Comparison

SubManager vs Whatssub

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

Head to head
About

SubManager

Effortlessly manage all your recurring service payments in one centralized location. Receive timely reminders before renewals to avoid unexpected charges. Gain valuable insights into your spending habits and keep your finances organized.

Highlights
  • Unlimited subscription tracking
  • Advance renewal notifications (up to 90 days)
  • Foreign currency conversion
  • Subscription insights
  • iCloud sync
  • Widgets and Siri Shortcuts
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Stop wasting money on subscriptions. Featured in 9to5Mac’s Indie App Spotlight Track all your subscriptions in one place with SubManager — a simple, private, and powerful way to stay on top of your recurring payments. - Know exactly what you’re paying every month - Avoid unexpected charges and forgotten renewals - Stay in control of all your subscriptions in one place - No ads or accounts required - Private by design — your data syncs securely with iCloud - Access your data across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and the web via iCloud Key features: - Unlimited subscription tracking - Renewal reminders (up to 90 days in advance) - Spending insights - Currency conversion for international subscriptions - iCloud sync across all your devices - Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets - Apple Watch support - Siri Shortcuts - Web app for viewing your data anywhere - No ads Unlock advanced features with a one-time purchase by upgrading to SubManager+: - Import subscriptions from documents with Apple Intelligence - Calendar view - Free trial tracking - Categories & payment methods - Price history tracking - Search App Store icons - Advanced insights - Archive expired subscriptions - Expiry notifications - Store lifetime subscriptions - App lock - Export to CSV, PDF or JSON and import from JSON - Change the app icon on your iPhone or iPad to your local currency Feedback is always welcome. You can send your feedback by going to Settings -> Send Feedback Follow SubManager on social media: X @SubManagerApp Bluesky @submanager.app Mastodon @submanager@indieapps.space Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Whatssub

Effortlessly track and manage all your recurring payments. Link bank accounts and email to discover subscriptions, receive payment reminders, and cancel unwanted services with ease. Securely store account details for quick access.

Highlights
  • Automatic subscription detection
  • Bank account and PayPal integration
  • Email subscription finder
  • Payment due date notifications
  • Instant subscription cancellation
  • Secure account detail storage
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■ Easy Monitor and Manage All Your Subscriptions - Automatically detect and track subscriptions by linking major bank accounts and credit cards - Supports PayPal account integration - Find your subscriptions easily with email integration - Manage all your expenses and billing dates in one place - Get notified before any subscription payment is due - Instantly alerted to any new subscriptions, ensuring you're always in the know ■ Quick and Easy Subscription Cancellation - Instantly cancel subscription services with just your ID - No tedious cancellation process, just a few clicks and you're done ■ Effortless Account Management - Easily manage and securely store all your subscription account details - Quickly access and use your account information when needed [Terms of Use] https://url.whatssub.co/policy?kind=terms

Screenshots

SubManager4 screens
Whatssub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SubManager at 4.8 against Whatssub's 4.0. SubManager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (97% vs 71%). Whatssub's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SubManager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Whatssub sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SubManager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of SubManager's written reviews are positive against 71% of Whatssub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, Whatssub every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SubManager versus Whatssub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubManagerWhatssub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (68 ratings) — better4.0 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings68 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.414.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhnaf MahmudWhatssub co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

SubManager

All ratings68 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%

Whatssub

All ratings22 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubManager

One-time3
  • SubManager+ Family Upgrade$7.99
  • SubManager+$9.99
  • SubManager+ Family$17.99
13 purchases

Whatssub

Subscriptions12
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Essentials Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly(40% Off)$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly(36% Off)$15.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly(32% Off)$16.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$18.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly(24% Off)$18.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly(16% Off)$20.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly(8% Off)$22.991 Month
  • Annual$59.991 Year
  • Essentials Annual$89.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whatssub free?
Whatssub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubManager or Whatssub?
SubManager is rated higher. SubManager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Whatssub averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.
Do SubManager or Whatssub have ads?
Whatssub shows ads; SubManager does not.
Which is updated more often, SubManager or Whatssub?
SubManager ships an update every 8 days, and Whatssub every 4 days. Most recently, SubManager was updated on October 25, 2026 and Whatssub on October 24, 2026.

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