Comparison

Recur vs Subman

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

Head to head
About

Recur

Easily manage all your recurring payments in one place. Get timely reminders for due dates to avoid unwanted renewals and gain insights into your spending habits with detailed reports.

Highlights
  • Subscription overview with cost breakdown
  • Customizable subscription creation
  • Spending insights and category breakdown
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Automatic currency conversion
  • Widget for upcoming payments
Features
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Recur is the quiet ledger for everything you subscribe to. Add each service once, and Recur tells you what leaves your account this month, what renews next, and what a year of it really costs. TRACK EVERYTHING Pick from hundreds of known services or add anything custom. Sublabels tell twin subscriptions apart, categories keep them organized, and multi-currency amounts convert into your currency with honest daily rates from the European Central Bank. ADD IN SECONDS Smart Add reads screenshots, emails, and PDFs on your device and fills in the name, price, and billing cycle for you. Share a receipt to Recur from any app, or point the camera at a screen. NEVER PAY SURPRISED A renewal reminder arrives before money leaves, at the hour you choose. The rhythm strip shows the next two months at a glance; the cash flow calendar marks every renewal day with the brand itself. UNDERSTAND THE COST Reports turn your list into answers: monthly run rate, spending by category, price hikes over time, lifetime spent per service, and a Year in Review worth sharing. Plans change in real life, so Recur records upgrades, extensions, and one-time fees exactly as they billed. EVERYWHERE YOU GLANCE Widgets for the home screen, lock screen, and Control Center. An Apple Watch app for your wrist. Spotlight search and Shortcuts support built in. YOURS, PRIVATELY No account. No ads. No tracking. Your data lives on your device and in your private iCloud, syncs across your devices, and exports to CSV or JSON whenever you want. ONE PRICE, FOREVER Recur is free to use. The Full Version is a single one-time purchase that unlocks Smart Add, reports and insights, cancellation shortcuts, and alternate icons. No subscription. That would be ironic.

About

Subman

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Take control of your subscriptions with Subman, the ultimate iOS Subscription Manager. Are you tired of forgetting about recurring charges or struggling to keep track of your subscriptions? Subman is here to simplify your life and help you manage your subscriptions effortlessly. Subscription Tracking: Subman provides a centralized hub to track all your subscriptions in one place. It scans your device for active subscriptions and compiles them into a clean and intuitive interface. Stay informed about upcoming billing cycles, trial expirations, and subscription renewals with handy reminders. Renewal Reminders: Never miss a payment or renewal date again. Subman sends you timely reminders before your subscriptions renew, ensuring you have full control over your expenses. Customize reminders based on your preferences to receive notifications that suit your needs. Secure and Private: Your data privacy is our utmost priority. Subman securely stores your subscription information on your device, ensuring your personal data remains private. We do not collect any sensitive information or share your data with third parties. With Subman, you can easily monitor, organize, and optimize your subscriptions right from your iPhone or iPad. Say goodbye to surprise charges and unnecessary expenses. Let Subman be your trusted companion in managing your digital services.

Screenshots

Recur4 screens
Subman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Subman at none against Recur's 1. Subman also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Recur's advantage is device support. On price 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. Recur sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Subman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Recur versus Subman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurSubman
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSai KoneruFitzgerald Afful

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recur

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
None

Subman

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recur free?
Recur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subman free?
Subman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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