Comparison

Card Box vs The Subs

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

Head to head
About

Card Box

Easily manage all your recurring subscription services in one place. Track expenses, receive renewal reminders, and secure your data with biometric authentication. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Subscription tracking
  • Renewal notifications
  • iCloud synchronization
  • iPad split-screen support
  • Biometric security (TouchID/FaceID)
  • Easy subscription addition
  • Categorized subscription overview
Features
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Card Box is the easiest way to manage subscription services. With it, you can more easily manage all platform subscription services (iPhone, Mac, Apple TV). If you want to manage a fixed monthly fee, then Card Box is your best choice. Based on your subscription, quickly calculate your weekly, monthly, and annual prepaid expenses and already spent expenses. feature -Support notification When your subscription is about to expire, you will receive a notification from Card Box to let you know in advance which applications are about to expire, and you can also prepare in advance whether you need to continue to renew these applications. With Card Box, you do n’t have to worry about forgetting to cancel your subscription and increase your fees. -Support iCloud Open iCloud, the data will be automatically synchronized, which can allow multiple devices to maintain data consistency. You can manage your subscription service on Mac, iPhone or iPad more conveniently -Support iPad split screen The iPad can automatically switch between horizontal and vertical screens. When you are using other apps, you can split it onto the screen to facilitate the management of your subscription service. -Safety Open TouchID or FaceID, only authorized users can see your data. -Easily add subscriptions Adding subscriptions is easy, you can choose from hundreds of existing subscriptions, or you can create your own custom subscriptions. Enter all subscription details to make the most of the value of your Card Box, or use Card Box as a quick way to calculate weekly, monthly and yearly payments. -List of your subscriptions The business card case provides a clear overview of all your subscriptions and upcoming bills. This way, you will always know the amount you spend on your subscription, which helps you control your monthly expenses. -Classification management The card case will classify subscriptions according to the type of subscription. Switching between different categories, you can quickly view all subscriptions in that category and understand the weekly, monthly, and yearly costs. Privacy policy: https://card-box-track-sub.flycricket.io/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://card-box-track-sub.flycricket.io/terms.html Emial: 21ylilabs@gmail.com

About

The Subs

Easily manage and track all your recurring service payments in one place. This application helps you maintain a clear overview of your expenses, preventing you from losing track of what you're paying for.

Highlights
  • Subscription tracking
  • Expense overview
  • Recurring payment management
  • Easy data entry
Features
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Almost everyone now pays for services on a regular basis. Whether Video, Music, and Co. you quickly lose track of what you actually spend. With this app, you simply enter the existing subscriptions and you have an easy overview.

Screenshots

Card Box4 screens
The Subs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Subs at 25% against Card Box's 0%. The Subs also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Card Box sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The Subs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Box ships an update every 2 weeks, The Subs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Card Box versus The Subs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard BoxThe Subs
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer凌云 张大连森林互动科技有限公司

Customer experience

Card Box

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

The Subs

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Card Box

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Recurring$2.991 Month
  • Annual Recurring$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • 升级至Plus版本$0.99
  • Upgrade to the Plus version$7.99
1 purchases

The Subs

One-time1
  • Upgrade Plus$1.99

Questions

Is Card Box free?
Card Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Subs free?
The Subs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Card Box or The Subs have ads?
Neither Card Box nor The Subs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Box or The Subs?
Card Box ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Subs every 4 days. Most recently, Card Box was updated on October 7, 2026 and The Subs on October 11, 2026.

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