Comparison

SUBCAN vs The Subs

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

Head to head
About

SUBCAN

Effortlessly track and manage all your subscriptions and recurring payments in one place. Get customizable notifications to avoid unexpected charges and easily manage contracts. Back up your data securely with iCloud.

Highlights
  • Manage subscriptions and recurring payments
  • Register trial periods
  • Customizable notification system
  • Link to contract management
  • iCloud backup function
  • Automatic acquisition of subscription plans
Features
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Thank you very much for always using "SUBCAN"! ------------------------------------------------- โ— Main Features SUBCAN is an app that allows you to easily manage subscriptions, recurring payment, charges, and more. Familiar search methods for iPhone users, automatic acquisition of subscription plans, registration of trial periods, and auto-filling of next payment dates significantly reduce the hassle! Have you ever paid unexpected subscription fees after missing the cancellation date? With "SUBCAN," a highly customizable notification feature is provided, allowing you to customize the notification time and content to your preference. Moreover, there is a feature linked to the actual subscription contract management in the app settings, making it easy to manage various contracts. Equipped with a backup function on iCloud. Even if you replace, lose, or damage your device, you can rest assured knowing there's a backup of your important information. ------------------------------------------------- โ— Subscription Description 1. Product Name: SUBCAN Premium monthly / SUBCAN Premium annually 2. Billing Cycle: 1 month / 1 year 3. Price: $0.99/month / $4.99/year 4. Accounts purchasing an auto-renewable subscription will be charged to the customer's iTunes account 24 hours before the end of the current membership month, extending the membership for another month. 5. To cancel a subscription, tap "Settings" โ†’ "Purchase Contract Management" โ†’ "Open in AppStore" in the SUBCAN app to navigate to the subscription management screen. Select "SUBCAN" and stop your subscription. If you do not end your subscription 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will automatically renew. ------------------------------------------------- โ— Contact Information Website: https://funsiyuan.com/subcan Terms of Use: https://funsiyuan.com/legal/subcan-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://funsiyuan.com/legal/subcan-privacy.html Email: subcanapp[at]outlook.com

About

The Subs

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
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Almost everyone now pays for services on a regular basis. Whether Video, Music, and Co. you quickly lose track of what you actually spend. With this app, you simply enter the existing subscriptions and you have an easy overview.

Screenshots

SUBCAN4 screens
The Subs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SUBCAN at 86% against The Subs's 25%. The Subs's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

The Subs is free to download; SUBCAN costs $2.99 up front. SUBCAN sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and The Subs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUBCAN ships an update every 5 weeks, The Subs every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences ยท 2 level
SUBCAN versus The Subs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUBCANThe Subs
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews โ€” better25.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.09.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size44 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiyuan Liๅคง่ฟžๆฃฎๆž—ไบ’ๅŠจ็ง‘ๆŠ€ๆœ‰้™ๅ…ฌๅธ

Customer experience

SUBCAN

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

The Subs

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SUBCAN

Subscriptions2
  • SUBCAN Premium monthly$1.991 Month
  • SUBCAN Premium annually$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • SUBCAN Premium$5.99
1 purchases

The Subs

One-time1
  • Upgrade Plus$1.99

Questions

Is SUBCAN free?
SUBCAN costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is The Subs free?
The Subs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SUBCAN or The Subs have ads?
SUBCAN shows ads; The Subs does not.
Which is updated more often, SUBCAN or The Subs?
SUBCAN ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Subs every 4 days. Most recently, SUBCAN was updated on October 11, 2026 and The Subs on October 11, 2026.

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