Comparison

Plu vs OctoSubs

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

Head to head
About

Plu

Effortlessly track all your recurring expenses and service subscriptions in one place. Receive timely notifications for upcoming bills and optimize your spending with detailed insights to help you save money.

Highlights
  • Manage service subscriptions
  • Upcoming bill notifications
  • Detailed spending insights
  • Home and business separation
  • Convenient widget
  • Biometric and passcode lock
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Export expenses to CSV
Features
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Forget to cancel free trials on time? Overwhelmed by monthly subscriptions or recurring utility bills? Plu helps you keep your finances perfectly organized with a simple "set it and forget it" approach. Complete Privacy. Your data stays on your device - no account creation, no sign-ups, and no data sharing with third-party servers. Your information is always yours! One-Time Purchase and No Subscription! Buy once and get full lifetime access to all features with zero hidden charges or recurring monthly fees. Smart Tracking & Organization: - Up-to-date catalog of popular services and active plans - Customizable notifications for upcoming payments - Convenient widget showing your next due bill at a glance - Categorization with clear separation between Personal and Business subscriptions - Subscription Archive: hide inactive services from your main list and stats while keeping their history intact Privacy & Security: - Offline Access: works seamlessly anytime, anywhere without an internet connection - Secure synchronization across your devices exclusively via your personal iCloud - App protection with Face ID / Touch ID Analytics & Insights: - Detailed spending analytics and statistics - Multi-currency support - Easy expense export to CSV Can’t find a specific subscription in our catalog? Send us a request via the in-app feedback form or email us at pluapp.help@gmail.com, and we’ll do our best to add it promptly! * Please note: Plu is an expense tracker and cannot start, cancel, pause, or modify subscriptions for third-party services directly. To start, cancel, pause, or modify your subscription, please contact the service provider directly.

About

OctoSubs

This app helps you manage recurring expenses and subscriptions to avoid missed payments and save money. It provides a visual dashboard, analytics, and flexible reminders for all your bills and subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Visual dashboard for upcoming payments
  • Spending analytics by category
  • Customizable payment reminders
  • Track weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly bills
  • Multi-currency support with auto-conversion
  • Data export and import (CSV)
  • Light/dark theme options
Features
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Take control of your finances with OctoSubs—a smart and secure subscription manager that helps you save money and never miss a payment. Tired of unexpected charges? Forgot what you're subscribed to? OctoSubs will bring order to your recurring expenses once and for all! The app allows you to track not only digital subscriptions but also other recurring expenses: utility bills, rent, taxes, loans, and more. Why is OctoSubs your perfect assistant? Our main value is your privacy. All your data is stored exclusively on your device. We don't send anything to our servers or share it with third parties. Your finances are your business only. Key features you'll love: Visual Dashboard: Instantly see your next payment, track total monthly expenses, and view a list of upcoming charges. All crucial information is on one screen. Powerful Analytics: Where does your money go? Our clear charts and diagrams will show you the breakdown of spending by category and the dynamics of your expenses over the months. Discover your most expensive subscription and your top spending category. Flexible Reminders: Set up notifications just the way you like! Choose how many days in advance and at what time you want to receive reminders to always be prepared for upcoming payments. Smart Subscription Management: Add subscriptions with any billing cycle: weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Use any currency—the app automatically converts everything to your main currency based on the latest exchange rates. Assign icons, colors, categories, and payment methods for easy visualization. Keep an archive of canceled subscriptions to avoid re-subscribing by mistake or to quickly restore them to the active list. Data Freedom: Export & Import: Easily export all your data to a CSV file for backup or personal accounting. Just as easily, import data from a file, either adding it to your existing data or replacing it completely. Personalized for You: Choose your theme: light, dark, or system default. Set your main currency for all summaries. The app is available in 8 languages and automatically selects your device's language. With OctoSubs, you can: Save money by canceling unnecessary services in time. Plan your budget by knowing exactly how much you'll spend and when. Feel at ease, without fearing unexpected charges. Have full control over your financial data. Stop losing money on forgotten subscriptions! Download OctoSubs today and start managing your expenses wisely.

Screenshots

Plu4 screens
OctoSubs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctoSubs at none against Plu's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Plu sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. OctoSubs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Plu versus OctoSubs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPluOctoSubs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLev IakimovEvgenii Evsiukov

Customer experience

Plu

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

OctoSubs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Plu

One-time4
  • Security Pack$1.99
  • Business Pack$1.99
  • Unlimited$2.99
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  • All Inclusive$5.99
None

OctoSubs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plu free?
Plu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OctoSubs free?
OctoSubs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plu or OctoSubs have ads?
Neither Plu nor OctoSubs shows ads.

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