# Recur vs Subscription Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Subscription Manager at 5.0 against Recur's 3.5. Subscription Manager also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Recur's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recur sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Subscription Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subscription Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Recur has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Recur ships an update every 2 weeks, Subscription Manager every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recur | Subscription Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recur-subscription-tracker/id1548193451/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-tracker/id6452469438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swapnanil Dhol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448345447) | [Arda Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670665250) |

## What reviewers say

### Recur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recur-subscription-tracker/id1548193451)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recur Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Recur Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Recur Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Recur Pro Mini | $4.99 | one-time |
| Recur Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Recur Pro Mega | $9.99 | one-time |
| Recur Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Subscription Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-tracker/id6452469438)

Effortlessly track and manage all your recurring expenses and subscriptions in one place. Get insights into your spending, set reminders for due dates, and organize bills by custom categories. Take control of your financial commitments with ease.

**Highlights:** Organize subscriptions, Categorize spending, At-a-glance totals, Payment reminders, Archive subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recur free?

Recur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Subscription Manager free?

Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Recur or Subscription Manager?

Subscription Manager is rated higher. Recur averages 3.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Subscription Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Recur or Subscription Manager have ads?

Subscription Manager shows ads; Recur does not.

### Which is updated more often, Recur or Subscription Manager?

Recur ships an update every 2 weeks, and Subscription Manager every 5 days. Most recently, Recur was updated on August 18, 2026 and Subscription Manager on September 11, 2026.

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