Recur vs Subscribed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Subscription tracking
- Budget management
- Spending charts
- Home screen widgets
- iCloud sync
- Currency conversion
- Customization options
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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!
Subscribed
Manage all your recurring payments in one place. Get timely reminders for upcoming renewals and visualize your spending to identify potential savings. Stop wasting money on forgotten subscriptions.
- Effortless subscription tracking
- Payment renewal reminders
- Spending visualization
- Identify hidden costs
- Customizable categories
- Multi-currency support
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Tired of surprise subscription charges? Stop wasting money on forgotten subscriptions! Subscribed is your personal subscription watchdog, designed to save you money and eliminate the headache of managing multiple subscriptions. Never miss a payment or overpay for a service you no longer use again. Why You Need Subscribed - Effortless Tracking: Keep track of all your subscriptions in one convenient place. - Payment Reminders: Get notified before upcoming renewals, so you can make informed decisions. - Visualize Your Spending: See exactly where your money goes with insightful graphs and statistics. - Uncover Hidden Costs: Identify forgotten subscriptions and potential savings. How Subscribed Works 1. Easy Setup: Add subscriptions in an instant 2. Personalized Dashboard: Get a clear overview of your subscription spending, upcoming payments, and renewal dates. 3. Smart Insights: Track spending trends, compare subscription costs, and pinpoint areas where you can save. 4. Proactive Alerts: Receive timely reminders before subscriptions auto-renew, putting you in charge. Features That Save You Money - Unlimited Subscription Tracking: Manage all your subscriptions, big or small. - Customizable Categories: Organize subscriptions by type (finance, health and entertainment) for easy budgeting. - Multi-Currency Support: Track subscriptions in your local currency, perfect for international users. Subscribed: Your subscription savings sidekick. Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.montinovo.com/privacysubscribed/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Subscribed at 5.0 against Recur's 3.5. Recur's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 3). 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
Both are free to download. Recur sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Subscribed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Subscribed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively.
Recur ships an update every 2 weeks, Subscribed every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recur | Subscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swapnanil Dhol | Andrea Montinovo |
Customer experience
Recur
Subscribed
In-app purchases
Recur
- Recur Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Recur Pro Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Recur Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Recur Pro Mini$4.99
- Recur Pro$8.99
- Recur Pro Mega$9.99
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- Recur Pro Lifetime$24.99
Subscribed
- SubscribedPlus14 Days trial$1.191 Month
- Subscribed Plus annuale14 Days trial$9.991 Year
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