Comparison

SubManager vs Patron Mobile Tap

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 payments in one secure location. Get timely reminders to avoid unexpected charges and stay in control of your spending. Offers advanced features for deeper financial insights.

Highlights
  • Unlimited subscription tracking
  • Renewal reminders
  • Spending insights
  • Currency conversion
  • iCloud sync
  • Widgets
  • 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

Patron Mobile Tap

Features
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Patron Mobile Tap is a modern point-of-sale solution designed for fast, simple, and secure in-person payments. Patron Mobile Tap lets you set up payment profiles, manage transactions, and accept payments within minutes. Create your tenant from the web admin panel, configure products or payment profiles, and start accepting payments instantly — no technical setup required. Patron Mobile Tap streamlines checkout with flexible payment modes and clear transaction tracking, ensuring smooth, reliable payment experiences for every customer. Key Features • Easy Setup & Management Create your tenant and payment profiles through the web admin panel and launch quickly with minimal configuration. • Quick Access via Secure Links Access payment sessions instantly through a unique link — no account creation or complex onboarding required. • Flexible Checkout Options QuickPay: Fast, scan-and-pay checkout for simple transactions. Shopping Cart: Add multiple items, review totals, and complete purchases with ease. • Fast & Secure Payments Supports multiple payment methods with secure, reliable processing for in-person transactions. • Clear Transaction History View detailed records including payment amounts, methods, and timestamps — all in one organized dashboard. • Multi-Event & Multi-Location Support Easily switch between different payment environments or events without logging out.

Screenshots

SubManager4 screens
Patron Mobile Tap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Patron Mobile Tap at none against SubManager's 3. SubManager's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Patron Mobile Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, Patron Mobile Tap every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SubManager versus Patron Mobile Tap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubManagerPatron Mobile Tap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhnaf MahmudCTO Services

Bugs and requests

SubManager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Expiry date feature not working correctly, marking subscriptions as expired prematurely.
  • App incorrectly calculates the total amount of all subscriptions, showing a higher figure.
  • Expired option in the app does not function as expected, moving subscriptions to expired before the set expiry date.

Requested features

9 requests
  • Tags for organization
  • Pause option for subscriptions
  • Web search for icons
  • More icons for specific services/banks
  • Option to set subscription active duration and auto-expire
Show 4 more
  • Trend or budgeting report in insights
  • Display converted local currency in notifications
  • Custom icons
  • Automatic/manual payment setting with 'paid until' date

Patron Mobile Tap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubManager

One-time3
  • SubManager+ Family Upgrade$7.99
  • SubManager+$9.99
  • SubManager+ Family$17.99
None

Patron Mobile Tap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patron Mobile Tap free?
Patron Mobile Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubManager or Patron Mobile Tap have ads?
Neither SubManager nor Patron Mobile Tap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubManager or Patron Mobile Tap?
SubManager ships an update every 8 days, and Patron Mobile Tap every 6 weeks. Most recently, SubManager was updated on November 14, 2026 and Patron Mobile Tap on November 4, 2026.

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