# Subscriptions Manager vs Subscriptions

The clearest difference is rating: Subscriptions at 4.7 against Subscriptions Manager's 3.4. Subscriptions also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 64%) and ratings volume (169 vs 15). Subscriptions Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscriptions Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Subscriptions sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subscriptions holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscriptions has 169 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Subscriptions Manager's written reviews are positive against 87% of Subscriptions's.

Subscriptions Manager ships an update every 4 days, Subscriptions every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscriptions Manager | Subscriptions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-manager/id1502159977/reviews) | **[4.7 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-track-expenses/id1577082754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **169** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 44 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darius Buhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502159976) | [Touchbits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577082996) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscriptions Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-manager/id1502159977)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Design Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Comprehensive Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 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 4.7 from 169 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 4 weeks. Most recently, Subscriptions Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and Subscriptions on October 16, 2026.

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