Comparison

SubManager vs Big Numbers

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

Big Numbers

This app offers a minimalist approach to tracking your finances. It automatically syncs with over 19,000 banks to display your daily, weekly, and monthly spending in a clear, visual format. Enjoy instant notifications and home-screen widgets for quick budget checks.

Highlights
  • Automatic bank sync
  • Instant spending overview
  • Home screen widgets
  • Real-time notifications
  • Minimalist interface
  • Face ID/Touch ID protection
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Your daily, weekly, and monthly spending, in big numbers. Connect supported bank accounts through Plaid or Teller and see transactions in one place. Big Numbers is a read-only tracker: it does not move money. SPENDING AT A GLANCE • Daily, weekly, and monthly totals • Checking, savings, and credit card accounts • A subscription supports up to 3 connected accounts • Flexible calendar and rolling spending periods • Hide individual transactions from your totals • Custom account colors and spending-card order BUILT FOR iPHONE • Liquid Glass design with Dark Mode and Dynamic Type • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Siri and Shortcuts for spending queries and hiding or showing transactions • Optional Spotlight indexing of recent transactions • On-device spending recaps when Apple Intelligence is available • On iOS 27, an extra-large portrait widget and drag-to-reorder controls BANK UPDATES Automatic bank synchronization and transaction notifications help keep your numbers current. Connection availability, update timing, and supported institutions depend on your bank and provider. Cached data remains available when you are offline. PRIVACY AND CONTROL Face ID or Touch ID can lock access to the app. Your device caches spending data; our servers also store bank access tokens and push registration records to retrieve transactions and deliver updates. We do not receive your bank password, sell your data, or use it for advertising. App spending recaps are generated on-device. SUBSCRIPTION Big Numbers offers an auto-renewing subscription. The price, billing period, and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Removing a bank connection does not cancel a subscription. Requires iOS 26 or later. Apple Intelligence features require a supported device and availability in your language and region. Privacy: https://www.bignumbers.studio/privacy Terms: https://www.bignumbers.studio/terms

Screenshots

SubManager4 screens
Big Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SubManager at 4.8 against Big Numbers's 4.1. SubManager also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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 Big Numbers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of SubManager's written reviews are positive against 68% of Big Numbers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, Big Numbers monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SubManager versus Big Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubManagerBig Numbers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (69 ratings) — better4.1 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews — better68.2% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhnaf MahmudBig Numbers, Inc.

Customer experience

SubManager

All ratings69 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%

Big Numbers

All ratings36 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral13.6%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

SubManager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Big Numbers

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Login screen freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Provident Credit Union and KeyPoint Credit Union
  • Option to toggle between 1 week and 2 week views
  • Display current account balance
  • Support for Apple Card and multiple cards

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubManager

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

Big Numbers

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Card Subscription | Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • 1 Card for 1 Year | Beta Promo$0.997 Days

Questions

Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Numbers free?
Big Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubManager or Big Numbers?
SubManager is rated higher. SubManager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Big Numbers averages 4.1 from 36 ratings.
Do SubManager or Big Numbers have ads?
Neither SubManager nor Big Numbers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubManager or Big Numbers?
SubManager ships an update every 8 days, and Big Numbers monthly. Most recently, SubManager was updated on November 7, 2026 and Big Numbers on November 8, 2026.

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