Comparison

SubManager vs Subscriptions and Budget

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

Subscriptions and Budget

Features
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Never miss a payment or forget to cancel a subscription again! With Subscriptions and Budget, you can easily manage all your recurring subscriptions in one place. + Add & Track Subscriptions Quickly add your subscriptions along with their next payment dates. Whether it's Netflix, Spotify, or your gym membership — stay organized and in control. + Calendar View See all your upcoming payments at a glance with a clean, intuitive calendar view. Plan ahead and avoid surprise charges. + Smart Notifications Get timely reminders before a cancellation deadline. No more last-minute rushes or unexpected renewals. + Budget Track your monthly and yearly expenses for housing, transportation, groceries, vacations, and more. Get a clear overview of your budget and see exactly where your money is going. + Subscriptions Get a clear overview of your subscription expenses, calculated on a monthly basis. Easily track your spending across different billing cycles, including weekly, monthly, and yearly subscriptions. Simple. Smart. Stress-free subscription management. Download Subscriptions and Budget and take control of your recurring expenses today! This app features an in-app purchase: For a one-time payment you get access to the notifications feature and future features which are currently under development.

Screenshots

SubManager4 screens
Subscriptions and Budget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubManager at every 8 days against Subscriptions and Budget's every 3 months. SubManager also leads on device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Subscriptions and Budget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, Subscriptions and Budget every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubManager versus Subscriptions and Budget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubManagerSubscriptions and Budget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhnaf MahmudHendrik Ragnar Jahns

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubManager

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

Subscriptions and Budget

One-time1
  • Full Access$0.99

Questions

Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subscriptions and Budget free?
Subscriptions and Budget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubManager or Subscriptions and Budget have ads?
Neither SubManager nor Subscriptions and Budget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubManager or Subscriptions and Budget?
SubManager ships an update every 8 days, and Subscriptions and Budget every 3 months. Most recently, SubManager was updated on November 7, 2026 and Subscriptions and Budget on October 30, 2026.

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