Comparison

Recur vs Subscription Manager

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

Subscription Manager

Features
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Subscription Manager: Bills - Subscription Tracker, Expense Tracker & Bill Reminder Take control of recurring expenses with Subscription Manager: Bills, an easy subscription manager, expense tracker, bill organizer, and money planner. Track subscriptions, recurring payments, renewals, spending, and due dates in one place while staying organized with timely reminders. Track Your Subscriptions for Free • Free Tier – Manage up to 3 subscriptions at no cost. Unlock Unlimited Tracking • Upgrade to Premium for unlimited subscription tracking, advanced analytics, and priority support. Key Features Centralized Subscription Dashboard View your subscriptions, memberships, streaming services, software plans, and recurring bills from one convenient dashboard. Keep payment details, renewal dates, and costs organized so you always know what is coming next. Smart Bill Reminders & Alerts Get reminders before recurring payments and subscription renewals are due. Stay aware of upcoming bills, payment dates, free trials, and recurring charges so you can plan your spending with more confidence. Subscription & Expense Tracker Track subscription costs and recurring expenses in one place. Review how much you spend across services and use the app as a practical expense tracker for everyday money management. Visual Budget & Money Planner Understand how recurring subscriptions affect your budget. Use visual charts, spending insights, and forecasts to review expenses, plan upcoming payments, and make more informed financial decisions. Expense Categories & Reports Organize subscriptions by category, cost, payment date, renewal, or other details. Review reports and summaries to get a clearer view of your recurring spending and overall finances. Manage Unwanted Subscriptions Identify subscriptions you no longer use and manage cancellation actions more easily. Keeping your active services organized can help you reduce unnecessary recurring expenses. Benefits of Using Subscription Manager: Bills Save Money Review recurring subscriptions and spot services you may have forgotten or no longer need. Stay Ahead of Due Dates Use payment and renewal reminders to stay informed about upcoming bills and recurring charges. Improve Budget Planning See subscription spending alongside your budget so you can better plan monthly expenses. Organize Your Finances Keep recurring payments, subscriptions, cards, bills, renewals, and spending information together in one simple finance organizer. Whether you are managing streaming subscriptions, memberships, software services, monthly bills, free trials, or other recurring payments, Subscription Manager: Bills gives you a simple way to track what you pay, when it is due, and how it affects your budget. Download Subscription Manager: Bills to organize subscriptions, monitor recurring expenses, plan your budget, and stay on top of upcoming payments and renewals. Subscribe to get Pro access to all features. You will be charged after the purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/billreminderpro/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/billreminderpro/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Recur4 screens
Subscription Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Recur at every 3 weeks against Subscription Manager's every 2 months. Subscription Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Subscription Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recur ships an update every 3 weeks, Subscription Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Recur versus Subscription Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecurSubscription Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB104 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYoga Sai Krishna KoneruStephen Kuyper

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recur

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
4 purchases

Subscription Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscriptions$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscriptions7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • LifeTime Access$4.99
  • LifeTime Access$24.99

Questions

Is Recur free?
Recur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recur or Subscription Manager have ads?
Neither Recur nor Subscription Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recur or Subscription Manager?
Recur ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subscription Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Recur was updated on October 9, 2026 and Subscription Manager on September 27, 2026.

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