# Subscription Manager vs Subscription Tracker

Subscription Manager and Subscription Tracker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Subscription Tracker's written reviews are positive against 52% of Subscription Manager's. Subscription Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Subscription Manager's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 255). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Subscription Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Subscription Manager against 4.6 for Subscription Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscription Manager has 1.6K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Subscription Manager's written reviews are positive against 81% of Subscription Tracker's.

Subscription Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Subscription Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscription Manager | Subscription Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-bills/id1259029889/reviews) | **[4.6 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-tracker/id1502336248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 255 |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kango Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115907089) | [Ali Alhady](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493227989) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscription Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-bills/id1259029889)

Easily track recurring expenses, receive bill payment reminders, and gain insights into your spending habits. Organize subscriptions by category and view costs over various timeframes. Widgets and Siri shortcuts offer quick access to upcoming bills.

**Highlights:** Track recurring expenses, Bill payment reminders, Understand spending habits, Organize by category, Home screen widgets, Siri shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Ultra - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Subscription Ultra - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Nice Tip - Nice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Old Unlimited Subscriptions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Tip - Kind | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Subscriptions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Tip - Generous | $4.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Tip - Amazing | $9.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Tip - Ginormous | $19.99 | one-time |
| Subscription Pro - Large | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for managing subscriptions
- 🚀 Efficient subscription tracking
- 🔒 Privacy-focused approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., Face ID issues, data loss)
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Lack of automatic subscription discovery

**Reported bugs**

- Subscriptions disappearing after updates
- Unlock screen issues (Face ID loop)
- Inconsistent app behavior (e.g., icon customization)

**Requested features**

- Custom billing cycle options
- Ability to mark subscriptions as paid
- Improved notification system
- Sync across devices
- More language support (e.g., Spanish, Russian)


### Subscription Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-tracker/id1502336248)

Easily track all your recurring payments and services without needing to log in or share sensitive data. View summaries of your spending, get reminders for upcoming bills, and customize your tracking experience with unique icons and themes.

**Highlights:** Track recurring payments, Customizable subscription fields, Spending overviews, Calendar view for bill dates, Push notification reminders, Home screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions Plus | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and setup
- 💰 One-time purchase, fair price
- 🔒 No need to link bank info or card
- 💡 Ability to add custom icons/purchases
- ✨ Simple and functional design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Not free, limited free entries
- ⚠️ Limited subscription cap (50)
-  unresponsive Support is non-existent
- 🐛 Does not update 'due' dates correctly
- 🗑️ Canceled subscriptions must be deleted

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 'Due' date not updating
- 🐛 Restore purchase issues (initially)

**Requested features**

- Add notifications/push alerts
- Improve 'due' date updates
- Allow marking subscriptions as canceled without deleting
- Update outdated subscription services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscription Manager free?

Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Subscription Tracker free?

Subscription Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subscription Manager or Subscription Tracker?

Subscription Tracker is rated higher. Subscription Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Subscription Tracker averages 4.6 from 255 ratings.

### Do Subscription Manager or Subscription Tracker have ads?

Neither Subscription Manager nor Subscription Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subscription Manager or Subscription Tracker?

Subscription Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Subscription Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Subscription Manager was updated on September 26, 2026 and Subscription Tracker on September 18, 2026.

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