Buddy Review (2026)

Shared budgeting app with subscriptions

★★★½☆3.6
By Sophie Hartmann·Reviewed: January 2026
Quick Overview
Score
3.6 / 5.0
Platforms
iOS, Android
Starting price
0
EU available
Yes
Bank sync
No (manual)
Privacy-first
Yes

Our Verdict

Buddy focuses on shared household budgets and can track recurring costs.

Pros

  • Great for couples/households
  • Shared budgets
  • Clean design

Cons

  • Subscription tracking is manual
  • Premium for full features

Overview

<p>Buddy focuses on shared household budgets and can track recurring costs.</p>

How it handles subscriptions

<p>Buddy approaches subscription tracking as a manual, privacy-friendly feature. You add subscriptions yourself, which keeps your financial data private, then surfaces renewal dates and totals.</p>

Verdict

<p>Buddy is best for couples and households budgeting together, and least suited to solo users wanting automation. If you want a dedicated, privacy-first tracker with automatic renewal reminders, also look at <a href="https://subtracker.io">SubTracker.io</a> as a comparison point.</p>

Pricing in 2026

Free
0
Premium
approx 4

Who Is This For?

Best for

Couples and households budgeting together

Not ideal for

Solo users wanting automation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buddy free?

Buddy offers a free tier; paid plans unlock more features. See the pricing above for current tiers.

Does Buddy connect to my bank?

No — it uses manual entry, which keeps your banking data private.

What is a good alternative to Buddy?

If you want a dedicated, privacy-first subscription tracker with renewal reminders, SubTracker.io is worth comparing against Buddy.

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