# SUBCAN vs The Subs

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.

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.

SUBCAN ships an update every 5 weeks, The Subs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SUBCAN | The Subs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siyuan Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589665141) | [大连森林互动科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602532041) |

## What reviewers say

### SUBCAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subcan-subscription-manager/id1589665139)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SUBCAN Premium monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SUBCAN Premium annually | $4.99 | per year |
| SUBCAN Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


### The Subs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-subs-subscriptions-track/id1620819669)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Plus | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 21, 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.*