# Skaffer vs SubsTender

The clearest difference is price: Skaffer at Free against SubsTender's $8.99. Skaffer also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). SubsTender's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Skaffer is free to download; SubsTender costs $8.99 up front. Skaffer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SubsTender sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubsTender holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skaffer has 90 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Skaffer's written reviews are positive against 100% of SubsTender's.

Skaffer ships an update every 2 months, SubsTender every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skaffer | SubsTender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skaffer-track-subscriptions/id1507248426/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/substender/id6467340270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yahor Iskrankou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507248185) | [春华 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/994771333) |

## What reviewers say

### Skaffer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skaffer-track-subscriptions/id1507248426)

Manage all your subscriptions from one place. Track expiration dates, monitor expenses with detailed statistics, and receive timely notifications for upcoming bills. Supports a wide range of services and custom entries.

**Highlights:** Track subscription expiration, Expense statistics, Custom subscription creation, Flexible reminders, iCloud synchronization, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skaffer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### SubsTender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/substender/id6467340270)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skaffer free?

Skaffer 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, Skaffer or SubsTender?

SubsTender is rated higher. Skaffer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while SubsTender averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Skaffer or SubsTender have ads?

Neither Skaffer nor SubsTender shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skaffer or SubsTender?

Skaffer ships an update every 2 months, and SubsTender every 10 days. Most recently, Skaffer was updated on October 14, 2026 and SubsTender on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*