# Subscription Manager vs Subscriptions

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subscriptions at 89% against Subscription Manager's 52%. Subscriptions also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Subscription Manager's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Subscription Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscription Manager has 1.6K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Subscription Manager's written reviews are positive against 89% of Subscriptions's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Subscription Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Subscriptions every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscription Manager | Subscriptions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-bills/id1259029889/reviews)** | [4.1 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-manage-subs/id1551697409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kango Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115907089) | [Alexander Feist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551697411) |

## 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)


### Subscriptions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-manage-subs/id1551697409)

Easily track and manage all your recurring subscriptions in one place. Get timely notifications for upcoming payments and cancellation deadlines. Organize your finances with detailed insights and customizable features.

**Highlights:** Subscription overview and management, Payment and cancellation notifications, Price change tracking, Document attachment, Search and pinning functionality, iCloud Sync, Multi-currency support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions+ | $8.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscription Manager free?

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

### Is Subscriptions free?

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

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

Subscription Manager is rated higher. Subscription Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Subscriptions averages 4.1 from 65 ratings.

### Do Subscription Manager or Subscriptions have ads?

Neither Subscription Manager nor Subscriptions shows ads.

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

Subscription Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Subscriptions every 6 weeks. Most recently, Subscription Manager was updated on October 17, 2026 and Subscriptions on October 16, 2026.

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