Emma vs Subbs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Emma
Consolidate all your financial accounts in one place to track spending, manage subscriptions, and set budgets. Receive weekly reports, daily balance notifications, and overdraft alerts. Offers bank-level security with SSL encryption and biometric authentication.
- Consolidate all accounts
- Track subscriptions
- Set budgets
- Weekly spending reports
- Overdraft alerts
- Bank-level security
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Meet Emma, your financial super app ● All your accounts in one place ● Find and track your subscriptions ● Set budgets ● Weekly reports ● Analyze your spending & expenses ● Daily balance notifications ● Overdraft alerts BANK LEVEL SECURITY Worried about sharing your data? We hear you. ● Emma uses SSL 256-bit encryption - the same security protocol that banks use - to ensure that your sensitive, personal information is fully encrypted and securely stored. ● Emma uses biometric security authentication for an added level of protection. CUSTOMER REVIEWS “This app is amazing! I used to manually track my expenses using a notepad or a spreadsheet but always used to make mistakes and never found time to update it. This fixes all my budgeting issues and saves me so much time as well as money!” Sarah “I love the fact that I can do everything within this one app. I mainly use it for tracking my expenses but have also started using it to instantly send/receive payments which makes things super easy. Also, the money I’ve saved from using this app is used to invest in my favorite companies using the investment feature!” Mike OUR MISSION We believe everyone deserves a financial advocate to help with money management and budgeting. Someone who watches our back no matter who we are and where we come from. We provide a great experience, which relies on a basic principle - caring about our customers’ financial well being. This is who we are and what we stand for. We have received amazing feedback from the finance community and have been featured in Forbes, Financial Times, Politico, The Sunday Times and CITY A.M. MORE FEATURES? GO PLUS, PRO OR ULTIMATE We have 3 subscription upgrades available in Emma to power charge your finances. Here’s what is available in each subscription upgrade: Emma Plus True Balance - preemptively see the balance of your bank account after your subscriptions are removed Fraud Detection - find out whether your personal details have been part of a known data breach Bill Reminders - get reminded about your upcoming bills so you never miss a payment Cashback - get cashback from your favorite brands Emma Pro All the features in Emma Plus Custom categories - so you can customize your finances to your heart's content Rename transactions - for easier reference Export data - to understand your finances on excel Create Offline Accounts - to manage your cash expenses and any accounts you can’t link to Emma Create Smart Rules - to automate your Offline Accounts. Look, no hands! Split your transactions - into multiple categories for more flexibility Legendary Pro Icon - because you are a Pro Emma Ultimate All the features in Emma Plus & Pro Spaces - group together different accounts to see separated analytics and budgets Ultimate Icon - so you can show them who's boss ----------------------------------- If you choose to purchase Emma Plus, Emma Pro or Emma Ultimate, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions are managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Apple ID. Emma subscription prices start at $4.99 CAD/USD/month with 1-month and 12-month packages available. Prices are subject to change without notice. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase Emma Plus, Emma or Emma Ultimate, you can simply continue using Emma for free. Emma Technologies LTD is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 for the provision of payment services. Reference no. 794952 Company Registration Number: 10578464. Terms and Conditions: https://emma-app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://emma-app.com/privacy
Subbs
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Feeling overwhelmed by countless subscriptions? From music streaming and gaming services to cloud storage and productivity tools, it's easy to lose track of where your money is going each month. Surprise charges and forgotten trials can silently drain your bank account. Welcome to Subbs — the simple, beautiful, and powerful subscription manager that puts you back in control of your finances. With Subbs, you get a crystal-clear overview of all your subscriptions, helping you manage your spending, stay on budget, and never miss a due date again. KEY FEATURES: • ADD ANY SUBSCRIPTION Quickly add any popular service or create custom subscriptions for anything from your gym membership to software licenses. • UPCOMING BILLS AT A GLANCE Our intuitive list and calendar view show you exactly which payments are coming up, so you're always prepared. No more surprises! • TRACK YOUR SPENDING See your total weekly, monthly, and yearly spending. Understand your financial habits and identify where you can save money. • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT METHODS Organize your subscriptions by how you pay for them — Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, or even Cash. • CLEAN & SIMPLE INTERFACE We designed Subbs to be incredibly easy to use. No complicated features, no clutter — just a clear view of your financial commitments. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SUBBS: Save Money: Easily spot and cancel subscriptions you no longer use. Avoid Late Fees: Get a clear picture of upcoming payment dates. Financial Clarity: Understand exactly how much you spend on recurring services. Stay Organized: All your subscriptions, neatly organized in one place. Subbs is the perfect tool for anyone looking to manage their budget, control their expenses, and achieve financial wellness. It’s more than just a list – it's your central hub for managing the subscription economy. Download Subbs today and stop wasting money on forgotten subscriptions! Privacy Policy - https://subbs.live/privacy.html Terms of Use - https://subbs.live/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Subbs at none against Emma's shown. Emma's advantage is chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Emma sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Subbs sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Emma ships an update every 6 days, Subbs every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Emma | Subbs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #167 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emma Technologies LTD. | Mariia Vasylenko |
Bugs and requests
Emma
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Transactions not syncing properly or showing incorrect balances
- Issues connecting to certain bank accounts
- Recurring payments not being tracked accurately
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more banks and financial institutions
- Improve budgeting features with better categorization and goal-setting
- Provide more customization options for categories and reporting
- Integrate with investment accounts and track net worth
- Offer a more affordable pricing model or free tier with core features
Subbs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Emma
- Emma Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Emma Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly Pro Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Emma Pro7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
- Emma Ultimate7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Emma Plus Yearly7 Days trial$41.991 Year
- Emma Pro7 Days trial2 variants$83.991 Year
- Subscription7 Days trial$83.991 Year
Subbs
- Try Subbs Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Subbs Pro$6.997 Days
- Subbs Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- Subbs Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Subbs Pro$9.997 Days
- Subbs Pro$39.991 Year









