Comparison

Subscriptions Manager vs Subscriptions

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

Head to head
About

Subscriptions Manager

Easily track all your recurring payments and get timely reminders before they renew. Customize your subscriptions with unique icons and colors, and sort them for quick access. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with customizable themes and dark mode support.

Highlights
  • Track unlimited subscriptions
  • Add predefined or custom subscriptions
  • Receive renewal notifications
  • Sort subscriptions easily
  • Dark mode and customizable themes
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Take control of your recurring spending. Subscriptions helps you track every service you pay for — from streaming and music to gym memberships and app renewals — all in one beautifully simple place. Stop paying for things you forgot about. Know what's coming, when it's due, and how much it really costs you each month. FEATURES ◆ Track everything in one place Add all your subscriptions and see your total monthly and yearly spend at a glance. ◆ Smart reminders Get notified before you're billed so a renewal never catches you off guard — perfect for cancelling before free trials end. ◆ Free trial tracking Log trial periods and get alerted before they convert to paid. ◆ Calendar view See all your upcoming payments laid out on a calendar so you can plan ahead. ◆ Organize with folders Group subscriptions into custom folders — work, personal, family, and more. ◆ Multi-currency support Track subscriptions in any currency, ideal if you pay for services from around the world. ◆ Import from your bank statement Upload a statement and let the app detect recurring charges automatically — no manual entry needed. ◆ Quick add with logos Search popular services and add them instantly with the right logo and details. ◆ Flexible billing cycles Weekly, monthly, yearly, or custom recurrence — track them all. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT The average person underestimates their subscription spending by a huge margin. Subscriptions gives you a clear, honest picture of what you're paying for — helping you cut waste, cancel what you don't use, and keep more of your money. Simple to use. Beautifully designed. Genuinely useful. Download Subscriptions today and take back control of your recurring spending. Keywords: subscription tracker,bill reminder,recurring payments,budget,expenses,renewal,free trial,money manager,spending,bills

About

Subscriptions

Easily track and manage all your recurring subscriptions in one place. Get timely notifications for upcoming payments and cancellation deadlines. Organize your finances with detailed insights and customizable features.

Highlights
  • Subscription overview and management
  • Payment and cancellation notifications
  • Price change tracking
  • Document attachment
  • Search and pinning functionality
  • iCloud Sync
  • Multi-currency support
Features
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Get a better overview of your subscriptions, manage them and receive notifications about payments that are due. You can add a subscription in a few seconds or take your time and enter detailed information. • iCloud Sync • Decide which subscriptions you want to receive notifications for and set the exact time • Enter price changes and create price histories for subscriptions • Enter cancellation periods and receive notifications about cancellation deadlines • Add multiple documents to a subscription • Search through your subscriptions by name or keyword • Pin subscriptions to a section on the Home page • Lock the app with Face ID / Touch ID / passcode • Support for more than 150 currencies • Export your subscriptions as a CSV or Text file • Save, share and import subscriptions with Subscriptions files • Calendar integration • Apple Watch app • Widgets • Customize the app color theme • Alternative app icons • Dark Mode Your data is only stored on your devices and in iCloud. The app is ad-free. You can add up to 5 subscriptions for free. You can remove this restriction with the one-time purchase of Subscriptions+.

Screenshots

Subscriptions Manager4 screens
Subscriptions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Subscriptions at 4.0 against Subscriptions Manager's 3.4. Subscriptions also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 64%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Subscriptions Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Subscriptions Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Subscriptions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subscriptions holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Subscriptions Manager's written reviews are positive against 89% of Subscriptions's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subscriptions Manager ships an update every 4 days, Subscriptions every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Subscriptions Manager versus Subscriptions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscriptions ManagerSubscriptions
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (15 ratings)4.0 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1564 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarius BuhaiAlexander Feist

Customer experience

Subscriptions Manager

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral22.7%
Negative13.6%

Subscriptions

All ratings64 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Subscriptions Manager

One-time4
  • Subscriptions Pack$1.99
  • Design Pack$1.99
  • Comprehensive Pack$1.99
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  • Full Access$4.99
1 purchases

Subscriptions

One-time1
  • Subscriptions+$8.95

Questions

Is Subscriptions Manager free?
Subscriptions Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subscriptions free?
Subscriptions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subscriptions Manager or Subscriptions?
Subscriptions is rated higher. Subscriptions Manager averages 3.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Subscriptions averages 4.0 from 64 ratings.
Do Subscriptions Manager or Subscriptions have ads?
Neither Subscriptions Manager nor Subscriptions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subscriptions Manager or Subscriptions?
Subscriptions Manager ships an update every 4 days, and Subscriptions every 5 weeks. Most recently, Subscriptions Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and Subscriptions on October 12, 2026.

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