# Heads up! vs SubscriptionCat

Heads up! and SubscriptionCat both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Heads up!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of SubscriptionCat's. Heads up! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). SubscriptionCat's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). On rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

SubscriptionCat is free to download; Heads up! costs $0.99 up front. SubscriptionCat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Heads up! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Heads up! against 5.0 for SubscriptionCat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Heads up!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of SubscriptionCat's.

Heads up! ships an update every 9 months, SubscriptionCat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heads up! | SubscriptionCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-poker-blind-timer/id1555079337/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptioncat-sub-tracker/id6760429188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zoltan Daniel Torok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516607860) | [Raj Tripathi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884416652) |

## What reviewers say

### Heads up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heads-up-poker-blind-timer/id1555079337)

This app helps manage poker games with friends by tracking blind levels and breaks. It allows customization of level duration, break frequency, and blind structures, sending instant notifications to your wrist.

**Highlights:** Customizable blind levels, Adjustable level and break durations, Break frequency settings, Instant notifications on wrist, Simple and powerful interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### SubscriptionCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptioncat-sub-tracker/id6760429188)

This app helps you track all your recurring expenses, from streaming services to software memberships. Get timely reminders before renewals and easily identify subscriptions you no longer need. Manage your spending and avoid surprise charges with this private, on-device solution.

**Highlights:** Track all subscriptions in one place, Receive renewal reminders, Identify and cancel unused services, View total monthly spending, Private, on-device data storage, Direct cancellation links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heads up! free?

Heads up! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SubscriptionCat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Heads up! or SubscriptionCat?

Heads up! and SubscriptionCat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Heads up! or SubscriptionCat have ads?

Neither Heads up! nor SubscriptionCat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Heads up! or SubscriptionCat?

Heads up! ships an update every 9 months, and SubscriptionCat every 3 days. Most recently, Heads up! was updated on October 2, 2026 and SubscriptionCat on October 12, 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.*