Honest comparison · iPhone subscription tracker, manual entry
DealKeep vs Bobby
Bobby is a tidy iPhone app for keeping track of what you pay each month, with reminders before each bill. DealKeep is built for the software you paid for once. They overlap only where a deal turns out to renew.
The short version
Bobby is a small, well-rated iPhone app: you add subscriptions by hand from a library or as custom entries, see your monthly total and get a reminder before each payment, with iCloud sync and multiple currencies, for a few one-off in-app purchases. DealKeep manages lifetime software deals: import, refund and redemption deadlines, duplicates and maker failures, on the web, Windows and your AI assistant. If you want a quick phone view of monthly bills, Bobby. If you own a stack of lifetime deals, DealKeep.
Pick DealKeep if: You own lifetime software deals and want them imported, their deadlines watched and failing makers flagged, on the web and Windows rather than only a phone.
Pick Bobby if: You want a light iPhone app to list monthly subscriptions by hand, see the total and get a reminder before each payment, for a couple of dollars once.
Side by side
| Capability | DealKeep | Bobby |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Lifetime software deals and one-time licences, plus any tools that renew | Recurring subscriptions and bills |
| Platforms | Web app, Windows app, Chrome extension, ChatGPT / Claude connector | iPhone (also listed for Apple silicon Macs and Vision) |
| How data gets in | One-click AppSumo import, CSV, product link, manual entry or your AI assistant | Manual: pick from a library of services or create a custom entry |
| Payment reminders | For tools that renew: 30, 7 and 1 day before by default | Yes, before each due date, with a configurable time |
| Refund-deadline tracking | Per deal, with alerts before the window closes | Not a listed feature |
| Failure and duplicate warnings | Founder Track and duplicate detection | Not listed features |
| Currencies and sync | Account-based, available on every device you sign in on | Multiple currencies with daily rates; iCloud sync |
| Pricing model | One-time payments (Starter $99, Pro $179) or Free | Free download; one-off in-app purchases from $0.99 to $2.99 lift the limits |
Pricing
| Plan | DealKeep | Bobby |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 — up to 10 tools | $0 download, with limits on subscriptions and categories |
| Entry paid | Starter — $99 one-time, 250 tools | Unlock Subscription Limit — $0.99 one-off |
| Top tier | Pro — $179 one-time, unlimited tools, 5 seats | All-in-one Pack — $1.99 or $2.99 one-off |
| Trial / refund | 7-day free trial, no card; 7-day refund window on one-time plans | Free to try; App Store purchase terms apply |
Prices checked on . DealKeep plans are one-time payments — see pricing.
Where Bobby wins
- Very cheap: a free download and a couple of dollars once to lift its limits.
- A quick, polished phone view of monthly bills with a reminder before each one.
- Multiple currencies with daily exchange rates and iCloud sync across Apple devices.
Where DealKeep wins
- Built for one-time purchases: imports AppSumo deals with their tier, price and redeem link.
- Refund and redemption deadlines on every deal, with reminders before each passes.
- Founder Track and duplicate detection, which a subscription list does not attempt.
- Works on the web, on Windows and through ChatGPT or Claude, not only on an iPhone.
How this page was checked
This DealKeep vs Bobby comparison was checked on against Bobby's own website — apps.apple.com/us/app/bobby-track-subscriptions/id1059152023. If something has changed, email support@dealkeep.io and we will correct it.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/bobby-track-subscriptions/id1059152023 — Bobby's own page, checked on 8 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can Bobby track lifetime deals?
You can add one as a custom entry, but Bobby is organised around recurring payments and due dates, and a lifetime deal has none. There is no refund window, redeem link, tier or warning when the maker goes quiet, so it ends up as a line with no next date.
Is Bobby available on Android or the web?
Its App Store listing is for iPhone, with Apple silicon Macs and Vision listed for compatibility. DealKeep runs in any browser, as a Windows app, through the Chrome extension and inside ChatGPT or Claude.
Can I use Bobby for subscriptions and DealKeep for deals?
Yes, and that split works well: Bobby for the monthly bills on your phone, DealKeep for the software you bought outright. DealKeep can also hold the few deals that renew, with reminders before each renewal.
DealKeep is free for up to 10 tools and offers a 7-day trial of everything else, no card. Start free.