# Subscriptions vs SubManager

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubManager at every 8 days against Subscriptions's every 4 weeks. SubManager also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 87%) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscriptions sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and SubManager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Subscriptions against 4.8 for SubManager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 169 and 64 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Subscriptions's written reviews are positive against 97% of SubManager's.

Subscriptions ships an update every 4 weeks, SubManager every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscriptions | SubManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-track-expenses/id1577082754/reviews) | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submanager-subscriptions/id1632853914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **169** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **97.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Touchbits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577082996) | [Ahnaf Mahmud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632853916) |

## 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)


### SubManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submanager-subscriptions/id1632853914)

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.

**Highlights:** Unlimited subscription tracking, Advance renewal notifications (up to 90 days), Foreign currency conversion, Subscription insights, iCloud sync, Widgets and Siri Shortcuts, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubManager+ Family Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| SubManager+ | $7.99 | one-time |
| SubManager+ Family | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscriptions free?

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

### Is SubManager free?

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

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

SubManager is rated higher. Subscriptions averages 4.7 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while SubManager averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.

### Do Subscriptions or SubManager have ads?

Neither Subscriptions nor SubManager shows ads.

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

Subscriptions ships an update every 4 weeks, and SubManager every 8 days. Most recently, Subscriptions was updated on September 23, 2026 and SubManager on September 22, 2026.

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