Comparison

Group Expenses Light vs Subscription Manager

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

Head to head
About

Group Expenses Light

Easily track shared expenses within groups, assigning payers and payees for each receipt. See individual shares, settle debts with a swipe, and even transfer balances between members.

Highlights
  • Create and manage groups
  • Add receipts with details and photos
  • View individual shares per event
  • Settle debts with a swipe
  • Transfer balances between members
  • Track all receipts in one place
Features
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- My dad pays for me so get it from him. - It's transferred to Tom. Get it from Tom. - Add a Group and people all at once. - Add receipts to any Group by selecting payer, payees, description of the receipt ,amount and an optional photo of a receipt. - See all receipts in one place and tap on each receipt to see details about it. - See each individual's share in each event by just tapping the name in People tab. - Pay off the entire debt or even partial amount with a single swipe. - Family members do not owe anyone including their head. - All shares are payable to/from each family's head. - Transfer shares to a different person: If Brian doesn't see Tom frequently and Tom owes Brian, the share can be transferred to a John. Now Tom has to pays the John and John will pay Brian. All happens without you noticing.

About

Subscription Manager

Features
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Subscription Manager: Bills - Subscription Tracker, Expense Tracker & Bill Reminder Take control of recurring expenses with Subscription Manager: Bills, an easy subscription manager, expense tracker, bill organizer, and money planner. Track subscriptions, recurring payments, renewals, spending, and due dates in one place while staying organized with timely reminders. Track Your Subscriptions for Free • Free Tier – Manage up to 3 subscriptions at no cost. Unlock Unlimited Tracking • Upgrade to Premium for unlimited subscription tracking, advanced analytics, and priority support. Key Features Centralized Subscription Dashboard View your subscriptions, memberships, streaming services, software plans, and recurring bills from one convenient dashboard. Keep payment details, renewal dates, and costs organized so you always know what is coming next. Smart Bill Reminders & Alerts Get reminders before recurring payments and subscription renewals are due. Stay aware of upcoming bills, payment dates, free trials, and recurring charges so you can plan your spending with more confidence. Subscription & Expense Tracker Track subscription costs and recurring expenses in one place. Review how much you spend across services and use the app as a practical expense tracker for everyday money management. Visual Budget & Money Planner Understand how recurring subscriptions affect your budget. Use visual charts, spending insights, and forecasts to review expenses, plan upcoming payments, and make more informed financial decisions. Expense Categories & Reports Organize subscriptions by category, cost, payment date, renewal, or other details. Review reports and summaries to get a clearer view of your recurring spending and overall finances. Manage Unwanted Subscriptions Identify subscriptions you no longer use and manage cancellation actions more easily. Keeping your active services organized can help you reduce unnecessary recurring expenses. Benefits of Using Subscription Manager: Bills Save Money Review recurring subscriptions and spot services you may have forgotten or no longer need. Stay Ahead of Due Dates Use payment and renewal reminders to stay informed about upcoming bills and recurring charges. Improve Budget Planning See subscription spending alongside your budget so you can better plan monthly expenses. Organize Your Finances Keep recurring payments, subscriptions, cards, bills, renewals, and spending information together in one simple finance organizer. Whether you are managing streaming subscriptions, memberships, software services, monthly bills, free trials, or other recurring payments, Subscription Manager: Bills gives you a simple way to track what you pay, when it is due, and how it affects your budget. Download Subscription Manager: Bills to organize subscriptions, monitor recurring expenses, plan your budget, and stay on top of upcoming payments and renewals. Subscribe to get Pro access to all features. You will be charged after the purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/billreminderpro/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/billreminderpro/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Group Expenses Light4 screens
Subscription Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Subscription Manager at none against Group Expenses Light's shown. Group Expenses Light's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Group Expenses Light sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Subscription Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Group Expenses Light ships an update every 3 days, Subscription Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Group Expenses Light versus Subscription Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroup Expenses LightSubscription Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB104 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNovaNextStephen Kuyper

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Group Expenses Light

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Donate $3$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Donate $7$4.99
  • Advertising for 30 days$6.99
  • Donate $10$6.99
  • Donate $15$10.99
  • Donate $20$13.99
  • Advertising for 180 days$35.99
  • Advertising for 365 days$69.99
4 purchases

Subscription Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscriptions$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscriptions7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • LifeTime Access$4.99
  • LifeTime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Group Expenses Light free?
Group Expenses Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Group Expenses Light or Subscription Manager have ads?
Group Expenses Light shows ads; Subscription Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Group Expenses Light or Subscription Manager?
Group Expenses Light ships an update every 3 days, and Subscription Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Group Expenses Light was updated on October 8, 2026 and Subscription Manager on October 24, 2026.

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