Comparison

Recur vs SubManager

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

Head to head
About

Recur

This app helps you track your recurring expenses and manage your budget effectively. Visualize your spending habits with insightful charts and receive timely reminders to avoid missed payments. It offers a privacy-focused approach, keeping your financial data secure.

Highlights
  • Subscription tracking
  • Budget management
  • Spending charts
  • Home screen widgets
  • iCloud sync
  • Currency conversion
  • Customization options
Features
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Never miss a subscription payment again. Recur is your personal subscription manager that helps you track, organize, and stay on top of all your recurring expenses. KEY FEATURES: • Track all subscriptions in one clean dashboard • Get timely reminders before charges hit your account • Monitor spending with detailed analytics and charts • Organize by category (Entertainment, Utilities, Health, Finance, and more) • Apple Watch app for quick access on the go • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • iCloud sync across all your devices WHY RECUR? • Simple, intuitive design - no learning curve • No hidden fees or complicated setup • Your data stays private - no account required • Works offline - no internet needed to track Perfect for managing Netflix, Spotify, gym memberships, streaming services, utility bills, software subscriptions, and any other recurring payment. Take control of your finances today!

About

SubManager

Effortlessly manage all your recurring service payments in one centralized location. Receive timely reminders before renewals to avoid unexpected charges. Gain valuable insights into your spending habits and keep your finances organized.

Highlights
  • Unlimited subscription tracking
  • Advance renewal notifications (up to 90 days)
  • Foreign currency conversion
  • Subscription insights
  • iCloud sync
  • Widgets and Siri Shortcuts
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Stop wasting money on subscriptions. Featured in 9to5Mac’s Indie App Spotlight Track all your subscriptions in one place with SubManager — a simple, private, and powerful way to stay on top of your recurring payments. - Know exactly what you’re paying every month - Avoid unexpected charges and forgotten renewals - Stay in control of all your subscriptions in one place - No ads or accounts required - Private by design — your data syncs securely with iCloud - Access your data across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and the web via iCloud Key features: - Unlimited subscription tracking - Renewal reminders (up to 90 days in advance) - Spending insights - Currency conversion for international subscriptions - iCloud sync across all your devices - Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets - Apple Watch support - Siri Shortcuts - Web app for viewing your data anywhere - No ads Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase by upgrading to SubManager+: - Import subscriptions from documents with Apple Intelligence - Calendar view - Free trial tracking - Categories & payment methods - Price history tracking - Search App Store icons - Advanced insights - Archive expired subscriptions - Expiry notifications - Store lifetime subscriptions - App lock - Export to CSV, PDF or JSON and import from JSON - Change the app icon on your iPhone or iPad to your local currency Feedback is always welcome. You can send your feedback by going to Settings -> Send Feedback Follow SubManager on social media: X @SubManagerApp Bluesky @submanager.app Mastodon @submanager@indieapps.space Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Recur4 screens
SubManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SubManager at 4.8 against Recur's 3.5. SubManager also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 60%) and ratings volume (64 vs 14). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Recur sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SubManager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SubManager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Recur's written reviews are positive against 97% of SubManager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recur ships an update every 2 weeks, SubManager every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Recur versus SubManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurSubManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (14 ratings)4.8 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews97.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1464 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.017.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwapnanil DholAhnaf Mahmud

Customer experience

Recur

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

SubManager

All ratings64 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.8%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Recur

Subscriptions3
  • Recur Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Recur Pro Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Recur Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Recur Pro Mini$4.99
  • Recur Pro$8.99
  • Recur Pro Mega$9.99
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  • Recur Pro Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

SubManager

One-time3
  • SubManager+ Family Upgrade$6.99
  • SubManager+$7.99
  • SubManager+ Family$14.99

Questions

Is Recur free?
Recur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recur or SubManager?
SubManager is rated higher. Recur averages 3.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SubManager averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.
Do Recur or SubManager have ads?
Neither Recur nor SubManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recur or SubManager?
Recur ships an update every 2 weeks, and SubManager every 8 days. Most recently, Recur was updated on August 18, 2026 and SubManager on September 22, 2026.

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