Comparison

SubManager vs SubList

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

SubList

Manage your recurring expenses with this private subscription tracker. It offers reminders, calendar views, and detailed spending breakdowns to help you avoid surprise renewals and control your budget. Import subscriptions easily and sync across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Track subscriptions with price, cycle, category
  • Import from screenshots and App Store
  • Renewal reminders and calendar views
  • Spending dashboards and trend charts
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Export data to CSV
Features
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SubList helps you track subscriptions, see your monthly and yearly spending, and get reminders before payments are due. Keep streaming services, apps, cloud storage, and other recurring payments in one place on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Track your subscriptions - Record prices, currencies, billing cycles, renewal dates, categories, notes, and website links. - Add subscriptions yourself or import them from screenshots and the App Store. Check the details before saving. Plan renewals and understand spending - Choose when to receive renewal reminders. See upcoming payments in a calendar or a list sorted by due date. - Check monthly and yearly totals, spending trends, and breakdowns by category and payment method. Sync, export, and share - Sync across your Apple devices with iCloud. - Add payment dates to Apple Calendar and Reminders. - Export CSV files or share spending reports as posters or receipts. Pro Features - Unlimited subscriptions: go beyond the free plan's 3 active subscriptions. - Cloud reminders: automatically deliver additional renewal reminders when local reminder capacity is full. - Extra controls: turn off usage analytics and hide the SubList footnote on shared reports. - Use Pro on your devices with the same App Store account. Cloud delivery: reminders must be enabled, and notification permission and internet access are required. Reminder titles and messages are uploaded for cloud delivery. Privacy - No need to sign up for any account. - Sync subscription records through iCloud with your Apple ID. - Limited purchase, app activity, crash, device identifier, and Apple Ads attribution data may be used for subscriptions, app reliability, and campaign measurement; SubList does not track you across other companies' apps or websites Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SubManager4 screens
SubList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SubList at 5.0 against SubManager's 4.8. SubManager's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 4) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 SubList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SubList holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubManager has 68 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 SubList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, SubList every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SubManager versus SubList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubManagerSubList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (68 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhnaf Mahmud圣罡 汤

Customer experience

SubManager

All ratings68 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%

SubList

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubManager

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

SubList

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubList free?
SubList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubManager or SubList?
SubList is rated higher. SubManager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while SubList averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SubManager or SubList have ads?
Neither SubManager nor SubList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubManager or SubList?
SubManager ships an update every 8 days, and SubList every 6 days. Most recently, SubManager was updated on October 24, 2026 and SubList on October 8, 2026.

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