# Billey vs Subscriptions

Billey and Subscriptions both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Subscriptions's written reviews are positive against 30% of Billey's. Subscriptions also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (169 vs 13). Billey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscriptions sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Billey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subscriptions holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscriptions has 169 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Billey's written reviews are positive against 87% of Subscriptions's.

Billey ships an update every 3 months, Subscriptions every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billey | Subscriptions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billey-subscriptions-tracker/id1468789701/reviews) | **[4.7 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-track-expenses/id1577082754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **169** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dario Ielardi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165443216) | [Touchbits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577082996) |

## What reviewers say

### Billey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billey-subscriptions-tracker/id1468789701)

Easily manage all your recurring payments in one place. This tool helps you track subscriptions to avoid unwanted charges and stay organized.

**Highlights:** Subscription tracking, Payment management, Avoid unwanted charges, Stay organized, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Subscriptions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-track-expenses/id1577082754)

Manage all your recurring payments in one place. Easily add, organize, and track subscriptions with customizable features and helpful reminders. Get insights into your spending with comprehensive analytics and sync data across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Effortless subscription adding, Organize by category, due date, tags, Supports over 160 currencies, Comprehensive analytics and charts, Payment and expiration reminders, iCloud sync across devices, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime - Family Sharing | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime - Family Sharing | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Minimal, clean, and intuitive UI
- 🔒 Robust sync and backup options
- 👍 Comprehensive subscription management features
- 💡 Automatic app icon fetching
- 🔋 Lifetime purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Price history feature not working as expected
- 🐛 Notification issues (no sound, not working)
- 🐛 Bugs with category and payment method management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes on some devices
- Syncing issues between iOS and macOS
- Unexpected data loss/reset

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration
- Ability to pause subscriptions
- Custom notification settings
- Multi-user/family sharing
- More language support (e.g., Portuguese, Arabic)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billey free?

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

### Is Subscriptions free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Billey or Subscriptions?

Subscriptions is rated higher. Billey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Subscriptions averages 4.7 from 169 ratings.

### Do Billey or Subscriptions have ads?

Neither Billey nor Subscriptions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Billey or Subscriptions?

Billey ships an update every 3 months, and Subscriptions every 4 weeks. Most recently, Billey was updated on September 25, 2026 and Subscriptions on October 12, 2026.

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