Comparison

SubManager vs Subo

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

Subo

Effortlessly manage all your recurring bills and subscriptions in one place. Get smart reminders before charges hit, track your spending, and avoid unexpected fees with this privacy-focused organizer.

Highlights
  • Track subscription renewals
  • Monitor monthly and yearly spending
  • Receive smart charge reminders
  • Multi-currency support
  • Pre-filled provider templates
  • Clean, ad-free dashboard
Features
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Subo is a beautifully simple subscription tracker for iPhone that helps you see what you pay for, what renews next, and what needs your attention. Track and manage subscriptions, free trials, memberships, prepaid plans, app subscriptions, and recurring bills in one private place, without connecting your bank account. See what’s coming up • See what’s next in a clear chronological timeline • Explore renewals, recurring charges, trial endings, and plan endings in a month calendar • Get a Heads up for important events, including annual renewals and larger charges • Get reminders before renewals, charges, trial endings, and plan endings Keep everything organized • Find and manage every subscription in one dedicated place • Search by name, brand, or category • See monthly and yearly subscription totals • Add popular services quickly with ready-made templates • Track subscriptions in different currencies • Organize everything with categories and payment methods • Track active, inactive, prepaid, and fixed-term plans • Keep what’s next in view with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets Subo is designed to feel clean, focused, and native to iOS. No clutter. No ads. Just a calm place to keep your recurring costs under control. Private by design Your subscription details stay on your device, or securely in iCloud if you choose to sync. Automatic local backups give you another way to restore your data. Subo does not sell your data. Track subscriptions without adding another one Start free with up to six subscriptions. Unlock unlimited tracking with a one-time Forever Pass, or choose 12 months of non-renewing access. Neither option renews automatically. Built independently Subo is made independently and shaped by real user feedback. Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Email niclas@getsubo.app. Subo is not affiliated with any brands shown. Logos are for identification only.

Screenshots

SubManager4 screens
Subo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Subo at every 4 days against SubManager's every 8 days. SubManager's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Subo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SubManager against 4.8 for Subo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 74 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of SubManager's written reviews are positive against 91% of Subo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, Subo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SubManager versus Subo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubManagerSubo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64 ratings)4.8 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews97.2% of reviews — better90.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6474 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB73 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAhnaf MahmudNiclas Schmidt

Customer experience

SubManager

All ratings64 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.8%

Subo

All ratings74 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.5%

Bugs and requests

SubManager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Subo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect pricing on lifetime subscription offer
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • iCloud sync between devices
  • More subscription service integrations
  • Custom icons or logos for subscriptions
  • Public roadmap or feature teasers

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubManager

One-time3
  • SubManager+ Family Upgrade$6.99
  • SubManager+$7.99
  • SubManager+ Family$14.99
6 purchases

Subo

One-time6
  • Espresso Shot$1.99
  • 3 Months Unlimited$3.99
  • Big Boost$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Legendary Support$8.99
  • 12 Months Unlimited$9.99
  • Subo Unlimited – Lifetime Pass$24.99

Questions

Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subo free?
Subo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubManager or Subo?
SubManager and Subo are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 64 and 74 ratings respectively.
Do SubManager or Subo have ads?
Neither SubManager nor Subo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubManager or Subo?
SubManager ships an update every 8 days, and Subo every 4 days. Most recently, SubManager was updated on September 27, 2026 and Subo on September 23, 2026.

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