# SubManager vs Subscription Manager

SubManager and Subscription Manager both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of SubManager's written reviews are positive against 84% of Subscription Manager's. SubManager also leads on device support (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubManager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Subscription Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SubManager against 4.8 for Subscription Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 115 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of SubManager's written reviews are positive against 84% of Subscription Manager's.

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, Subscription Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubManager | Subscription Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submanager-subscriptions/id1632853914/reviews) | [4.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-orbit/id6692620188/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **97.2% of reviews** | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahnaf Mahmud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632853916) | [Flooben Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768959017) |

## What reviewers say

### SubManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submanager-subscriptions/id1632853914)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubManager+ Family Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| SubManager+ | $7.99 | one-time |
| SubManager+ Family | $14.99 | one-time |


### Subscription Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-orbit/id6692620188)

This app helps you track and manage all your recurring subscriptions, revealing hidden costs and preventing unwanted renewals. It offers features to import your spending data and provides alerts for trial expirations and upcoming payments, helping you save money.

**Highlights:** Magic Import for subscription discovery, Instant import from screenshots, CSVs, bank statements, Reveal hidden subscription costs, Alerts for trial expirations, Notifications for upcoming renewals, Visual calendar of renewals

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbit Plus Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Orbit Plus | $12.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Plus Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Absolutely Brilliant!
- 👍 Great Presentation!
- 👍 Simple and useful!
- 👍 Beautiful
- 👍 Awesome!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall
- 💰 Lots of Missing icons

**Reported bugs**

- Billing issue with 3 months cycle

**Requested features**

- Filter view by category
- 1-month before notification or custom notification
- Feature to have multiple billing lists or shared list
- Add total count of times billed for a subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubManager free?

SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Subscription Manager free?

Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SubManager or Subscription Manager?

SubManager and Subscription Manager are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 64 and 115 ratings respectively.

### Do SubManager or Subscription Manager have ads?

Neither SubManager nor Subscription Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SubManager or Subscription Manager?

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, and Subscription Manager weekly. Most recently, SubManager was updated on September 22, 2026 and Subscription Manager on September 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.*