# Subscription Manager vs CreditMaxer

The clearest difference is rating: CreditMaxer at 5.0 against Subscription Manager's 4.5. CreditMaxer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Subscription Manager's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. CreditMaxer asks for nothing beyond the download.

CreditMaxer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscription Manager has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Subscription Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, CreditMaxer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscription Manager | CreditMaxer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-bills/id1259029889/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creditmaxer/id6798766112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kango Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115907089) | [Calvin Hetes](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817624307) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 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)


### CreditMaxer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creditmaxer/id6798766112)

Manage all your credit cards and loans in one app. Get payment reminders, learn about credit building, and find new cards or loans based on your financial data. Features include score simulation and AI-powered insights.

**Highlights:** Track all credit cards and loans, Payment and statement reminders, Credit score simulator, Card and loan comparison, Credit building education, AI-powered financial insights

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscription Manager free?

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

### Is CreditMaxer free?

CreditMaxer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

CreditMaxer is rated higher. Subscription Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while CreditMaxer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Subscription Manager or CreditMaxer have ads?

Neither Subscription Manager nor CreditMaxer shows ads.

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

Subscription Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and CreditMaxer every 3 days. Most recently, Subscription Manager was updated on November 6, 2026 and CreditMaxer on October 29, 2026.

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