# Subscriptions vs The Subs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subscriptions at 87% against The Subs's 25%. The Subs's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscriptions sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and The Subs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subscriptions ships an update every 4 weeks, The Subs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscriptions | The Subs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-track-expenses/id1577082754/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **169** | — |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Touchbits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577082996) | [大连森林互动科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602532041) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscriptions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-track-expenses/id1577082754)

Manage all your recurring payments in one place. Easily add, organize, and track subscriptions with customizable features and helpful reminders. Get insights into your spending with comprehensive analytics and sync data across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Effortless subscription adding, Organize by category, due date, tags, Supports over 160 currencies, Comprehensive analytics and charts, Payment and expiration reminders, iCloud sync across devices, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime - Family Sharing | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime - Family Sharing | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Minimal, clean, and intuitive UI
- 🔒 Robust sync and backup options
- 👍 Comprehensive subscription management features
- 💡 Automatic app icon fetching
- 🔋 Lifetime purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Price history feature not working as expected
- 🐛 Notification issues (no sound, not working)
- 🐛 Bugs with category and payment method management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes on some devices
- Syncing issues between iOS and macOS
- Unexpected data loss/reset

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration
- Ability to pause subscriptions
- Custom notification settings
- Multi-user/family sharing
- More language support (e.g., Portuguese, Arabic)


### The Subs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-subs-subscriptions-track/id1620819669)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Plus | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscriptions free?

Subscriptions 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 Subscriptions or The Subs have ads?

Neither Subscriptions nor The Subs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subscriptions or The Subs?

Subscriptions ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Subs every 4 days. Most recently, Subscriptions was updated on September 23, 2026 and The Subs on August 23, 2026.

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