Compass vs SubManager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass
This app helps you manage your investment portfolio and evaluate companies with a customizable scoring system. Track key indicators, build custom sets, and make data-driven decisions for smarter investing.
- Customizable scoring system
- Simplified portfolio management
- Comprehensive company analysis
- Build custom indicator sets
- Track key performance indicators
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Make smarter investment decisions with Compass. Looking to take control of your investments and make more informed decisions? Compass is here to help you manage your portfolio and evaluate companies with ease. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, Compass provides the tools you need to make smarter, data-driven choices. CUSTOMIZABLE SCORING SYSTEM Define the indicators that matter most to you and let the app generate a comprehensive score to evaluate companies. SIMPLIFIED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Effortlessly track and manage your investments in one place. Stay up-to-date with key company indicators and make timely decisions. COMPREHENSIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS Add or import your preferred indicators to assess each company’s potential. Use the resulting score to guide your investment strategies. BUILD CUSTOM INDICATOR SETS Create sets of indicators tailored to your specific investment goals. Whether you’re focusing on value stocks or growth potential, Compass got you covered. Join thousands of investors using Compass to track key performance indicators and make more confident decisions. Download today and start taking your portfolio to the next level!
SubManager
Effortlessly manage all your recurring service payments in one centralized location. Receive timely reminders before renewals to avoid unexpected charges. Gain valuable insights into your spending habits and keep your finances organized.
- Unlimited subscription tracking
- Advance renewal notifications (up to 90 days)
- Foreign currency conversion
- Subscription insights
- iCloud sync
- Widgets and Siri Shortcuts
- Apple Watch support
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Stop wasting money on subscriptions. Featured in 9to5Mac’s Indie App Spotlight Track all your subscriptions in one place with SubManager — a simple, private, and powerful way to stay on top of your recurring payments. - Know exactly what you’re paying every month - Avoid unexpected charges and forgotten renewals - Stay in control of all your subscriptions in one place - No ads or accounts required - Private by design — your data syncs securely with iCloud - Access your data across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and the web via iCloud Key features: - Unlimited subscription tracking - Renewal reminders (up to 90 days in advance) - Spending insights - Currency conversion for international subscriptions - iCloud sync across all your devices - Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets - Apple Watch support - Siri Shortcuts - Web app for viewing your data anywhere - No ads Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase by upgrading to SubManager+: - Import subscriptions from documents with Apple Intelligence - Calendar view - Free trial tracking - Categories & payment methods - Price history tracking - Search App Store icons - Advanced insights - Archive expired subscriptions - Expiry notifications - Store lifetime subscriptions - App lock - Export to CSV, PDF or JSON and import from JSON - Change the app icon on your iPhone or iPad to your local currency Feedback is always welcome. You can send your feedback by going to Settings -> Send Feedback Follow SubManager on social media: X @SubManagerApp Bluesky @submanager.app Mastodon @submanager@indieapps.space Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SubManager at 4.8 against Compass's 4.0. SubManager also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (65 vs 1). Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, review sentiment, 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. Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SubManager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SubManager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubManager has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 97% of SubManager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Compass ships an update every 38 months, SubManager every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass | SubManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (65 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 97.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 65 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loop Apps LTDA | Ahnaf Mahmud |
Customer experience
Compass
SubManager
In-app purchases
Compass
- Unlimited Companies$3.99
SubManager
- SubManager+ Family Upgrade$7.99
- SubManager+$9.99
- SubManager+ Family$17.99
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