Constraint guide · verification-first

iPhone apps with no subscription

Two current paid apps have official listing evidence for use without a recurring subscription. Pending and excluded apps remain visible.

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Current verified shortlist

Two verified matches

Official US App Store listings were checked July 20, 2026. Both are paid downloads; Sunscreen Buddy also lists optional one-time buddy unlocks.

Caffeine Tracker: Bedtime app icon

$1.99 paid app · no subscription

Caffeine Tracker: Bedtime

The official listing says the app has no account or subscription.

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Sunscreen Buddy: UV Reminder app icon

$1.99 paid app · optional one-time unlocks

Sunscreen Buddy: UV Reminder

The official listing says no subscription is required for core protection features.

See verified details →
Pending and excluded: Koala Journal: Voice Diary remains pending because its subscription status has not been verified for this guide. Blind Box Tracker is excluded: its official US listing, checked July 20, 2026, lists monthly and annual Collectors Club subscription options.

Inclusion standard

What has to be checked

Current listing

Review the live App Store purchase and in-app-purchase information in the relevant storefront.

Pricing model

Separate free download, one-time purchase, optional unlocks, and recurring subscriptions instead of treating them as interchangeable.

Freshness

Record a verification date because pricing and monetization can change after publication.

Ownership disclosure. The four current App Village listings are apps by Nicholas Wong, who also owns and edits App Village. Qualifying apps are included from dated official listing evidence, not because they share an owner with App Village.

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