Comparison

Card Box vs SubsTender

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

SubsTender

Manage all your recurring service payments in one place. Track subscriptions, monitor spending, and avoid unexpected charges with intelligent analytics. Enjoy lifetime access with a single payment.

Highlights
  • Track all internet subscriptions
  • View subscription details at a glance
  • Customizable categories and sorting
  • Intelligent spending analytics
  • Monitor spending in real time
  • One-time payment for lifetime use
Features
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Are you tired of losing track of what services you've subscribed to? Getting caught off guard by unexpected monthly charges? SubsTender gives you a one-stop portal to view all your subscriptions and stay on top of your spending! SubsTender aggregates all your internet subscriptions like video, music, news, cloud storage, and more. The main interface shows all subscription details at a glance, with customizable categories and sorting to organize your subscriptions. The intelligent analytics feature automatically calculates expected monthly and yearly spending for each subscription. No more surprise charges! Monitor your spending in real time and budget wisely. We promise one-time payment for lifetime use, no sneaky subscription charges. Your data is secure and safeguarded. Give it a try for the ultimate subscription management experience!

Screenshots

Card Box4 screens
SubsTender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SubsTender at 100% against Card Box's 0%. SubsTender also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). Card Box's advantage is price (Free vs $8.99) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Card Box is free to download; SubsTender costs $8.99 up front. Card Box sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SubsTender 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

SubsTender holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Card Box's written reviews are positive against 100% of SubsTender's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Box ships an update every 2 weeks, SubsTender every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Card Box versus SubsTender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard BoxSubsTender
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating3.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer凌云 张春华 黄

Customer experience

Card Box

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

SubsTender

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SubsTender

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Card Box free?
Card Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubsTender free?
SubsTender costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Card Box or SubsTender?
SubsTender is rated higher. Card Box averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SubsTender averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Card Box or SubsTender have ads?
Neither Card Box nor SubsTender shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Box or SubsTender?
Card Box ships an update every 2 weeks, and SubsTender every 10 days. Most recently, Card Box was updated on October 7, 2026 and SubsTender on October 9, 2026.

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