# Subscriptions vs Whatssub

The clearest difference is ads: Subscriptions at none against Whatssub's shown. Subscriptions also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 71%) and device support (4 vs 2). Whatssub's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscriptions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Whatssub sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Subscriptions against 3.9 for Whatssub. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Subscriptions's written reviews are positive against 71% of Whatssub's.

Subscriptions ships an update every 5 weeks, Whatssub every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscriptions | Whatssub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-manage-subs/id1551697409/reviews)** | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatssub-cancel-subscription/id1666142912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | **14.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Feist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551697411) | [Whatssub co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497514752) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscriptions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-manage-subs/id1551697409)

Easily track and manage all your recurring subscriptions in one place. Get timely notifications for upcoming payments and cancellation deadlines. Organize your finances with detailed insights and customizable features.

**Highlights:** Subscription overview and management, Payment and cancellation notifications, Price change tracking, Document attachment, Search and pinning functionality, iCloud Sync, Multi-currency support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions+ | $8.95 | one-time |


### Whatssub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatssub-cancel-subscription/id1666142912)

Effortlessly track and manage all your recurring payments. Link bank accounts and email to discover subscriptions, receive payment reminders, and cancel unwanted services with ease. Securely store account details for quick access.

**Highlights:** Automatic subscription detection, Bank account and PayPal integration, Email subscription finder, Payment due date notifications, Instant subscription cancellation, Secure account detail storage

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Essentials Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly(40% Off) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly(36% Off) | $15.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly(32% Off) | $16.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly(24% Off) | $18.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly(16% Off) | $20.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly(8% Off) | $22.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Essentials Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscriptions free?

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

### Is Whatssub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subscriptions or Whatssub?

Subscriptions is rated higher. Subscriptions averages 4.0 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Whatssub averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Subscriptions or Whatssub have ads?

Whatssub shows ads; Subscriptions does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subscriptions or Whatssub?

Subscriptions ships an update every 5 weeks, and Whatssub every 4 days. Most recently, Subscriptions was updated on September 20, 2026 and Whatssub on June 1, 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.*