Comparison

SubManager vs Subwise

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

Subwise

Effortlessly manage all your recurring expenses in one place. Get alerts for upcoming renewals, visualize your spending habits with insightful charts, and easily cancel unwanted subscriptions. Take control of your finances and stop wasting money on forgotten services.

Highlights
  • Track 120+ services instantly
  • Swipe to cancel subscriptions
  • Customizable renewal alerts
  • Visual spending charts
  • Offline functionality
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Stop losing money on forgotten subscriptions. Subwise shows you exactly what you're paying for and helps you take control. Track every subscription in one place. Swipe to cancel. Get alerts before renewals. See where your money really goes. What You Can Do Manage Everything in One Dashboard - Add 130+ popular services instantly or create custom subscriptions - Swipe any subscription to quickly mark it active or canceled - Switch between monthly and yearly views with one tap - Track subscriptions across multiple currencies Never Miss a Renewal Again - Get customizable notifications before charges hit your account - Set your preferred reminder timing (1 day, 3 days, or 1 week ahead) - See upcoming renewals at a glance Understand Your Spending - Visual charts break down spending by category - Compare monthly vs. yearly costs instantly - Identify your most expensive subscriptions - Track trends over time to spot savings opportunities Your Data Stays Private - Everything stored locally on your device — no cloud uploads - No ads, no tracking, no data collection - Works completely offline - Dark mode for comfortable viewing Built for Real Life - Organize by category: Streaming, Music, Fitness, Productivity, and more - Add notes to any subscription - Support for international currencies - Clean, intuitive interface that gets out of your way Perfect for tracking Netflix, Spotify, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, gym memberships, meal kits, cloud storage, and any other recurring expense. Take back control of your subscription spending. Download Subwise now.

Screenshots

SubManager4 screens
Subwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Subwise at free against SubManager's free with in-app purchases. Subwise also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SubManager's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (65 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Subwise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubManager has 65 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of SubManager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Subwise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, Subwise monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SubManager versus Subwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubManagerSubwise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (65 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhnaf MahmudAlejandro Hernandez

Customer experience

SubManager

All ratings65 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%

Subwise

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubManager

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

Subwise

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$3.99

Questions

Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subwise free?
Subwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubManager or Subwise?
Subwise is rated higher. SubManager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Subwise averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SubManager or Subwise have ads?
Neither SubManager nor Subwise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubManager or Subwise?
SubManager ships an update every 8 days, and Subwise monthly. Most recently, SubManager was updated on October 12, 2026 and Subwise on September 18, 2026.

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