How we ranked them
For “simple” we weighed: how fast you can add a subscription, whether it avoids bank connections and accounts, whether it stays out of budgeting/dashboards, and price. We note where an app trades a little simplicity for a useful feature.
| App | Simplicity | No bank / account | Extras | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby | Most minimal | Yes | Icons, themes | From ~$0.99 once |
| Subby | Very simple | Yes | Multi-currency | ~$9.99 |
| TrialBell | Simple to use | Yes | Cancel-by, cancel links | Free to 3; $19.99 once |
| Orbit | Simple | Yes | Import, currencies | Free; sub or lifetime |
Last verified: July 2026. All four avoid bank connections. “Simplicity” is our read of each app’s scope from its App Store listing, not a measured score.
Bobby & Subby
Best for: the least app that still does the job.
Bobby is a beautiful, bare-bones list with inexpensive one-time unlocks. Subby is similarly simple, private (its App Store label says the developer collects no data) and handles multiple currencies. If you truly just want a list and a nudge, start here.
TrialBell
Best for: people who want simple and to never be surprise-charged by a trial.
Adding a subscription in TrialBell takes seconds (130 templates), so it stays simple in daily use — but under the hood it computes the cancel-by date, adds a final-day alert and keeps a cancellation link handy. It’s the pick if “simple” shouldn’t mean “misses a trial.”
Methodology & limitations
“Simple” is subjective and based on each app’s advertised scope, not hands-on testing. The most minimal app isn’t automatically the best — it depends on whether you want protection features or truly just a list. Prices and features can change; confirm on the App Store.
Verdict by need
- Absolute simplest / cheapest
- Bobby or Subby.
- Simple but protects against trials
- TrialBell.
- Simple with import + currencies
- Orbit.
Simple to use. Serious about not overpaying.
TrialBell adds a subscription in seconds and quietly makes sure a free trial never charges you — private, on your iPhone.
Coming soon to theApp StoreSources
- Bobby (id1059152023), Subby (id6739703718), Orbit (id6692620188) — Apple App Store listings, July 2026
- TrialBell app, July 2026
Not affiliated with Bobby, Subby or Orbit; each is a trademark of its owner. Verified 25 July 2026.