# Subscriptions vs SubCal

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Subscriptions at 169 against SubCal's 3. Subscriptions also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). SubCal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). 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 SubCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscriptions has 169 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Subscriptions's written reviews are positive against 100% of SubCal's.

Subscriptions ships an update every 4 weeks, SubCal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscriptions | SubCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscriptions-track-expenses/id1577082754/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subcal-subscription-tracker/id6758028657/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **169** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Touchbits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577082996) | [renwei han](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725133580) |

## 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)


### SubCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subcal-subscription-tracker/id6758028657)

Visualize all your subscription renewal dates on a calendar, track your spending trends, and gain insights into where your money goes. Easily categorize and manage unlimited subscriptions with smart tracking features.

**Highlights:** Calendar view of renewals, Track unlimited subscriptions, Spending analytics and trends, Categorize subscriptions, Multi-currency support, Pause/cancel subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubCal Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SubCal Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| SubCal Pro Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscriptions free?

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

### Is SubCal free?

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

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

SubCal is rated higher. Subscriptions averages 4.7 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while SubCal averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Subscriptions or SubCal have ads?

Neither Subscriptions nor SubCal shows ads.

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

Subscriptions ships an update every 4 weeks, and SubCal weekly. Most recently, Subscriptions was updated on October 16, 2026 and SubCal on October 7, 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.*