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How we ranked them
Free trials convert quietly, so we weighted the features that actually stop a charge:
- Cancel-by timing — does it target the last safe day to cancel, not just the renewal date?
- Lead + final-day alerts — an early nudge and a last-chance backstop.
- Cancellation help — does it get you to the cancel page, or leave you to find it?
- Privacy — does it need a bank connection or an account?
- Price — one-time vs subscription.
| App | Cancel-by + final-day alert | Cancellation links | Platform | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrialBell | Yes, lead + final-day | 76 built in | iPhone | Free to 3; $19.99 once |
| ReSubs | Trial-expiry alerts | Not listed | iPhone, iPad, Mac | Free; sub or $39.99+ lifetime |
| Orbit | Trial alerts | Not listed | iPhone | Free; sub or $24.99+ lifetime |
| Bobby | Renewal reminders | Not listed | iPhone | Free w/ limit; from ~$0.99 once |
| Subby | Renewal reminders | Not listed | iPhone | Free; ~$9.99 |
Prices last checked 10 October 2026; feature notes from July 2026. “Not listed” means one-tap cancellation links aren’t advertised on the app’s App Store page (based on public listings, not hands-on testing). Prices are App Store prices; lifetime tiers vary by region.
TrialBell
Best for: catching trials before they convert, with the cancel page one tap away.
TrialBell works out the cancel-by date for each trial, reminds you early, then adds a final-day safety alert. It ships 76 built-in cancellation routes and 129 templates, tracks bills too, keeps your subscription details on your iPhone, and the Lifetime unlock is one-time.
ReSubs
Best for: people who want trial alerts on iPad or Mac as well as iPhone.
ReSubs offers trial-expiry alerts, templates, CSV import and cloud sync across Apple devices. Note its App Store privacy label lists identifiers that may track you across apps and cloud sync — a different privacy posture than a fully on-device app. Lifetime is pricier (from $36.99).
Orbit
Best for: pulling trials you already have from screenshots or statements.
Orbit’s “Magic Import” adds subscriptions from screenshots, CSVs or bank statements, and it has trial alerts and widgets for everyone. It doesn’t advertise one-tap cancellation links, and its lifetime tier ($24.99+) costs more than TrialBell’s.
Bobby & Subby
Best for: a clean, private list at the lowest price.
Both are private, minimal trackers with renewal reminders. Neither app’s public App Store listing highlights a cancel-by workflow with a final-day alert or built-in cancellation links. That does not prove those capabilities are absent; it reflects what was publicly listed when this guide was verified. If you just want a tidy list for little money, they’re excellent. See TrialBell vs Bobby and TrialBell vs Subby.
Newer trial-only apps we looked at
Since this guide was first written, several small apps built only for free trials have appeared on the App Store. They sit at the top of App Store searches for "free trial reminder" and "trial tracker", so they belong here. Everything below is from each app's public U.S. listing on 10 October 2026, not from hands-on testing.
- Trial Guard: Trial Tracker. Free, with a $4.99 lifetime unlock. Its privacy label says no data is collected. Updated October 2026. No ratings yet.
- Trial Tracker: Renewal Alerts. Free, with a $6.99 "Unlimited Trials" purchase. Released September 2026. No ratings yet.
- Free Trial Killer. Free, with no in-app purchases listed. Its privacy label says no data is collected. Still on version 1.0 from December 2025, with one rating.
- TrialGuard – Free Trial Alerts. Free, with no in-app purchases listed. Released August 2026. No ratings yet.
- Trial Alert: Avoid Auto Bills. Free, with no in-app purchases listed. Last updated January 2025, with one rating.
What that adds up to: if all you want is a countdown for a handful of trials, these cost less than TrialBell, and two cost nothing. What none of their listings mention is the rest of the job: subscriptions and bills after the trial converts, a second alert on the deadline day, or links to the provider's cancellation page. That is not proof they lack those things. It does mean an app with no ratings and one release is a bet on a developer you cannot yet judge, and that applies to any new app, ours included when it launched.
Methodology & limitations
Rankings are based on each app’s official App Store listing and, for TrialBell, the shipping app. We did not run all five apps side by side with identical trials, so feature availability reflects what’s publicly advertised, not private testing. “Not listed” means a feature isn’t advertised — not proof it’s impossible. Prices and features change; re-check each listing. There is no single “best for everyone” — the right pick depends on the platform, privacy and price trade-offs above.
Verdict by need
- I mainly sign up for free trials
- TrialBell — cancel-by date, lead + final-day alert, cancellation links.
- I use iPad or Mac too
- ReSubs — cross-platform with cloud sync.
- I need to import existing subs
- Orbit — Magic Import from screenshots/statements.
- I want simplest and cheapest
- Bobby or Subby.
Built for the trials you forget
TrialBell reminds you before a free trial converts and opens the cancel page in one tap — private, on your iPhone.
Download on theApp StoreSources
- Subscription Manager: Orbit — Apple App Store listing (id6692620188), July 2026
- Subscription Manager - ReSubs — Apple App Store listing (id6740457603), July 2026
- Subscription Tracker: Subby — Apple App Store listing (id6739703718), July 2026
- Bobby — Track subscriptions — Apple App Store listing (id1059152023), July 2026
- TrialBell app (features, pricing, counts), July 2026
Not affiliated with Orbit, ReSubs, Subby or Bobby; each is a trademark of its owner, referenced for comparison. Verified 25 July 2026 — confirm current details on the App Store.