Comparison

Subscription Manager vs AbboBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Subscription Manager

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
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Subscription Manager makes it easy to track your recurring expenses, get bill reminders, and understand exactly how much you’re spending—weekly, monthly, or yearly. Smart Reminders Never forget a due date again. Get timely notifications (opt-in only) before a subscription is due. Know What You Owe See your total, remaining, or average subscription costs across any time frame. Supports multiple currencies and auto-calculates expenses for you. Organize with Categories Group subscriptions by category (e.g., entertainment, fitness, cloud) to see where your money goes. Flexible Subscription Tracking Add detailed info like name, purpose, amount, billing cycle, currency, due dates, and notes (like cancel dates or trial periods). You can even archive subscriptions temporarily. Home Screen Widgets & Siri Shortcuts Check your upcoming bills or remaining budget at a glance—or just ask Siri. Customize Your Experience Sort and filter your subscriptions into categories, change the app icon or theme, and more. Built for Privacy Only the data necessary to support features like notifications is collected to enable those features. (opt-in only) ---------------- Note: Subscription Manager helps you track subscriptions, but does not modify or manage them. To start, cancel, or pause a subscription, contact the original service provider directly. ---------------- Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchase.

About

AbboBuddy

Features
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AbboBuddy is your personal assistant for subscription management. Stay on top of your monthly expenses, receive renewal reminders, and find ways to save money. Features • Register all your subscriptions, from streaming to gym memberships • Get notifications before renewals or payments • View total monthly and yearly costs at a glance • Add notes and payment details to each subscription • Use the AI chatbot to help you With AbboBuddy, you’re always in control of your recurring costs. See where your money goes and start saving smarter. Created by Vancoillie Studio, designed for clarity, simplicity, and a sleek modern look.

Screenshots

Subscription Manager4 screens
AbboBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AbboBuddy at none against Subscription Manager's 11. Subscription Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AbboBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subscription Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, AbboBuddy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Subscription Manager versus AbboBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscription ManagerAbboBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKango Studios LLCBatiste Vancoillie

Bugs and requests

Subscription Manager

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

AbboBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Subscription Manager

Subscriptions3
  • Subscription Ultra - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Subscription Ultra - Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Pro - Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Nice Tip - Nice$0.99
  • Old Unlimited Subscriptions$2.99
  • Subscription Tip - Kind$2.99
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  • Unlimited Subscriptions$4.99
  • Subscription Tip - Generous$4.99
  • Subscription Tip - Amazing$9.99
  • Subscription Tip - Ginormous$19.99
  • Subscription Pro - Large$29.99
None

AbboBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AbboBuddy free?
AbboBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Subscription Manager or AbboBuddy have ads?
Neither Subscription Manager nor AbboBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subscription Manager or AbboBuddy?
Subscription Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and AbboBuddy every 4 months. Most recently, Subscription Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and AbboBuddy on October 15, 2026.

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