We make Cadora, so read this as a comparison written by one side. Facts about Bobby come from its US App Store listing, checked on 17 October 2026. Where the listing doesn't say, the table says so instead of guessing. Confirm anything important on the listing itself.
The short answer
Choose Bobby if you want a long-established, simple overview of fixed costs, a large catalogue of preset services, and support for older iPhones. Choose Cadora if you also want renewals on Apple Calendar, trials tracked to their conversion date, recurring income alongside costs, and a suggestion on whether to keep, pause, downgrade, or cancel each item.
Side-by-side
| Question | Bobby | Cadora |
|---|---|---|
| Bank connection | No; you add subscriptions yourself | No. No Cadora account, bank connection, or email scanning |
| Preset services | Hundreds, plus custom entries | 75 common services, plus custom entries |
| Reminders | Notifies you when a bill is due | Local reminders before each renewal; Premium allows several per item |
| Apple Calendar | Not described on the listing | Optional renewal events per item |
| Free trials and income | Not described on the listing | Trials with conversion dates; recurring income tracked beside costs |
| Keep-or-cancel help | Not described on the listing | Suggests keep, pause, downgrade, or cancel, worked out on your device |
| Price | Free download with in-app purchases (see the listing) | Free up to 10 active items with a banner ad; Premium $1.99/month, $12.99/year, or $19.99 once (US) |
| Devices | iPhone and iPad, iOS 14 or later | iPhone and iPad, iOS 18 or later |
| Publisher | Yummygum | Khai Do Huynh Tuan (Aquifer), independent developer |
Where Bobby is the better fit
- Older devices. Bobby runs on iOS 14 and later; Cadora needs iOS 18.
- A bigger preset list. Bobby offers hundreds of existing subscriptions to pick from; Cadora has 75.
- A track record. Bobby has been on the App Store for years, with thousands of ratings. Cadora first shipped in August 2026.
Where Cadora is the better fit
- Renewals beside your real plans. Cadora can write each renewal to Apple Calendar, and reads back only the events it created.
- Trials and annual plans. Track a trial from day one with its conversion date, and set reminders weeks ahead of a yearly renewal.
- Deciding, not just listing. A monthly review suggests what to keep, pause, downgrade, or cancel, with the reasoning done on your device.
- More than subscriptions. Bills, memberships, instalments, and recurring income sit in one list, in multiple currencies.
FAQ
Is Cadora a good Bobby alternative?
If you like Bobby's manual approach but want renewals on Apple Calendar, trial tracking, or help deciding what to cancel, Cadora covers those. Like Bobby, it needs no bank connection. It requires iOS 18 or later and has fewer preset services.
Can I move my subscriptions from Bobby to Cadora?
Cadora can import a CSV file. If you can export your list as CSV, you can bring it across; otherwise enter each item once. The listing doesn't describe Bobby's export options, so check inside Bobby first.
Do either of them find forgotten subscriptions?
No. Both hold only what you enter. To find forgotten charges, review your statements once with our subscription audit guide, then track the results.
Bobby is a trademark of its owner. Aquifer is not affiliated with or endorsed by Yummygum.