Comparison

SubBill vs The Subs

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

Head to head
About

SubBill

Manage all your recurring bills and subscriptions in one place. Get clear insights into your spending with interactive charts and receive timely reminders to avoid unexpected charges. Syncs seamlessly across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Effortless subscription tracking
  • Premium summary dashboard with charts
  • Smart expiry reminders
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Smart organization with categories
  • Data security and backup
  • Global language support
Features
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SubBill is your go-to assistant for managing subscriptions and bills, designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether it's streaming services, software subscriptions, or everyday utility bills, SubBill helps you keep everything under control so every expense is crystal clear. Built entirely with UIKit and Swift, SubBill delivers a modern, polished interface with smooth and intuitive interactions. Detailed charts and timely reminders give you full visibility into your spending, so you never get caught off guard by unexpected auto-renewals again. Core Features: 1. Effortless Subscription Tracking: Quickly add and manage subscriptions and bills with support for multiple billing cycles (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and lifetime purchases. 2. Premium Summary Dashboard: Gain insights with interactive charts — switch freely between Pie and Bar views to visualize your expense breakdown and totals. 3. Smart Expiry Reminders: Get local notifications before subscriptions expire or auto-renew, so you can avoid unwanted charges. 4. iCloud Sync: Your data automatically and seamlessly syncs across all your Apple devices. 5. Smart Organization: Built-in categories and archiving help you easily filter and manage specific subscriptions. 6. Data Security & Backup: Safely import and export your data to ensure your records are never lost. 7. Global Language Support: SubBill supports 22 languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian, and more. --- Privacy Policy: https://subbill.gewill.org/en/privacy Terms Of Use: https://subbill.gewill.org/en/terms Contact: 531sunlight@gmail.com

About

The Subs

Easily manage and track all your recurring service payments in one place. This application helps you maintain a clear overview of your expenses, preventing you from losing track of what you're paying for.

Highlights
  • Subscription tracking
  • Expense overview
  • Recurring payment management
  • Easy data entry
Features
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Almost everyone now pays for services on a regular basis. Whether Video, Music, and Co. you quickly lose track of what you actually spend. With this app, you simply enter the existing subscriptions and you have an easy overview.

Screenshots

SubBill4 screens
The Subs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SubBill at 67% against The Subs's 25%. SubBill also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). The Subs's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SubBill sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and The Subs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubBill ships an update monthly, The Subs every 4 days. Both last shipped on August 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SubBill versus The Subs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubBillThe Subs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS159.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟 葛大连森林互动科技有限公司

Customer experience

SubBill

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

The Subs

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubBill

Subscriptions2
  • SubBill Pro$0.991 Month
  • SubBill Pro$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • SubBill Pro$5.99
1 purchases

The Subs

One-time1
  • Upgrade Plus$1.99

Questions

Is SubBill free?
SubBill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Subs free?
The Subs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubBill or The Subs have ads?
Neither SubBill nor The Subs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubBill or The Subs?
SubBill ships an update monthly, and The Subs every 4 days. Most recently, SubBill was updated on August 23, 2026 and The Subs on August 23, 2026.

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