# SubManager vs SubList

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubManager | SubList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submanager-subscriptions/id1632853914/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sublist-subscription-tracker/id6757860829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 123 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ahnaf Mahmud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632853916) | [圣罡 汤](https://appshunter.io/developer/951344278) |

## What reviewers say

### SubManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/submanager-subscriptions/id1632853914)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubManager+ Family Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| SubManager+ | $9.99 | one-time |
| SubManager+ Family | $17.99 | one-time |


### SubList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sublist-subscription-tracker/id6757860829)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*