Comparison

Receipt Lens vs Subs HQ

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

Head to head
About

Receipt Lens

Effortlessly track expenses by scanning receipts with your phone. Automatically read and export details to generate instant expense reports. Organize and categorize spending for personal or business use.

Highlights
  • Automatic receipt scanning and data extraction
  • Instant expense report generation
  • Customizable expense categorization
  • Export reports with receipt images
  • Supports various receipt types (travel, grocery, utilities)
  • Automatic backup and secure storage (premium)
Features
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Track your receipts and manage expenses the easiest way with Receipt Lens! Get instant receipt reading and expense report with just one tap. Try Receipt Lens NOW - your ultimate time-saver and virtual accountant at your fingertips. -Just snap a picture of a receipt and Receipt Lens automatically reads and exports all the details for you. -Instantly create expense reports on the go and never miss anything for reimbursement -Travel, grocery shopping, utilities and more. Receipt Lens recognizes almost all types of receipts, bills, and invoices. [Key Features] -Tracks expenses automatically Instantaneous and accurate transcription of receipt images Easily recognizes any type of receipts from anywhere Accurately records detailed info on receipts like date, merchant, tax, tips, currency, and more -Organizes expenses effortlessly Automatically recognizes the expense type and categorizes your receipt You can customize categories and create folders to easily separate business receipts from your personal expenses Simple and intuitive user interface. -Generates and exports your report instantly Generates your personal and business expense report within seconds Exports your expense report (with original receipt images) to Mail and more. Can share your expense report to your company for reimbursement or to friends for shared expenses [About Receipt Lens Premium] -Subscription Name: Monthly Premium -Subscription Duration:1 month -Subscription Description: Users will get a 1-month Receipt Lens Monthly Premium which includes unlimited smart scans of receipts, full access to reporting and export, automatic backup, secure storage and using the app without ads. -Subscription Name: Yearly Premium -Subscription Duration:1 year(7 days trial) -Subscription Description: Users will get Receipt Lens Yearly Premium which includes a year of unlimited smart scans of receipts, full access to reporting and export, automatic backup, secure storage and using the app without ads. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy:https://www.receiptlens.com/clientH5/data_policy.html Terms Of Service:https://app.receipt.glority.com/clientH5/terms_service_page.html Great for small businesses, accountants, or anyone who wants to track expenses effortlessly. Download Receipt Lens now and try it on your next expense. Just snap a pic of the receipts, and Receipt Lens will do the rest for you! CONTACT US Email: receiptlens.support@glority.com

About

Subs HQ

Manage your recurring expenses and make informed decisions about what to keep. This app helps you track subscription costs, upcoming renewals, and provides guides to cancel unwanted services, all while prioritizing your privacy.

Highlights
  • Track monthly and annual subscription costs
  • Upcoming renewal and trial reminders
  • Visual cost map of subscriptions
  • Step-by-step cancellation guides
  • Privacy-focused design with no account needed
  • Exportable data backups
Features
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Know what you pay. Decide what to keep. Get a clear route out of the rest. Subs HQ is a private subscription tracker built to turn recurring spending into practical decisions. Add the services you pay for and see the true monthly and yearly cost, what is due next, and where the biggest savings are. FIND A PLAN TO SAVE Answer a quick set of questions about what you actually use. Subs HQ gives you a light, balanced or deeper savings option, priced per month and per year. Choose one and work through a simple checklist at your own pace. KNOW HOW TO CANCEL For supported services, open a step-by-step cancellation guide with notice periods, common retention tactics and useful warnings. If Apple or Google bills you, Subs HQ points you to the correct route so you do not cancel in the wrong place. SEE THE REAL COST • Monthly and annual totals at a glance • Upcoming renewals and trial reminders • A visual cost map of your biggest subscriptions • Clear monthly and yearly savings for every suggested change • Cancelled subscriptions kept in your history, outside current totals PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No email address and no account • No bank connection • No advertising or tracking • Subscription names, prices, notes and spending stay on your device. • On-device reminders • Exportable backup, controlled by you SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING Track up to 7 active subscriptions free. A single optional purchase unlocks unlimited subscription tracking forever. It is not another subscription. Subs HQ does not cancel services automatically or act on your behalf. Cancellation guides help you complete the process with the service or billing provider. Availability and steps vary by service and region; always check the final confirmation from the provider.

Screenshots

Receipt Lens4 screens
Subs HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subs HQ at 100% against Receipt Lens's 64%. Subs HQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Receipt Lens sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Subs HQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Receipt Lens ships an update monthly, Subs HQ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Receipt Lens versus Subs HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReceipt LensSubs HQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGlority Global Group Ltd.Simon Hibbard

Customer experience

Receipt Lens

All ratings4,251 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative27.9%

Subs HQ

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Receipt Lens

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Receipts not loading or recognizing
  • Incorrect categorization of receipts
  • Login and account issues
  • Inability to export data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to move folders and reorganize
  • Export by date range or quarter
  • Recognize negative amounts for returns
  • Support for Canadian tax formats
  • Improved customer support

Subs HQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Receipt Lens

Subscriptions4
  • Individual Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Professional Premium3 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Individual Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Professional Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Add one seat$29.99
  • Add 3 extra seats$74.99
  • Add 5 extra seats$109.99
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  • Add 10 extra seats$149.99
1 purchases

Subs HQ

One-time1
  • Unlimited subscriptions$4.99

Questions

Is Receipt Lens free?
Receipt Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subs HQ free?
Subs HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Receipt Lens or Subs HQ have ads?
Receipt Lens shows ads; Subs HQ does not.
Which is updated more often, Receipt Lens or Subs HQ?
Receipt Lens ships an update monthly, and Subs HQ every 4 days. Most recently, Receipt Lens was updated on November 2, 2026 and Subs HQ on October 31, 2026.

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