Comparison

SubManager vs SubCinch

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

SubCinch

Features
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SubCinch makes it easy to track subscriptions, free trials, renewal dates and recurring payments without spreadsheets, forgotten reminders or digging through old emails. Smart trial conversions and price increases are handled without a worry. If you have ever meant to cancel a trial and missed it, forgotten when something renews, or struggled to find the right website again when it was time to manage your account, SubCinch is built for you. It gives you a fast, polished way to keep subscriptions organised, visible and easy to act on. Add a subscription in seconds. Enter the name, paste the website link, choose a trial or billing setup, and save. The date and time are filled in automatically, common trial lengths are ready with quick presets, and your subscriptions are stored in sleek wallet-like cards that expand into detailed receipt-style views. SubCinch helps you stay ahead of upcoming renewals, trial endings and recurring charges while keeping the link back to each service close at hand. That means less searching, fewer surprise payments and more control over what you are subscribed to. Features: • Track free trials, renewal dates and recurring payments + lifetime licenses • Add subscriptions quickly with a fast, low-friction flow • Keep the original website link for easy account management or cancellation • View subscriptions in compact cards with receipt-style details • See start date, billing date, days active and total spent • Organise everything with a clear timeline view • Use quick presets for common trial lengths • Customise subscriptions with offline logos, gradients and icons • Support for multiple currencies with split totals in monthly receipts per currency • Export receipt-style views to PDF • Smart price updating, smart trial convert https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SubManager4 screens
SubCinch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubManager at every 8 days against SubCinch's every 3 weeks. SubManager also leads on device support (5 vs 1). 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 SubCinch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubManager ships an update every 8 days, SubCinch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubManager versus SubCinch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubManagerSubCinch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhnaf MahmudDaniel Miara

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubManager

One-time3
  • SubManager+ Family Upgrade$6.99
  • SubManager+$7.99
  • SubManager+ Family$14.99
3 purchases

SubCinch

Subscriptions1
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime (Family)$34.99

Questions

Is SubManager free?
SubManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubCinch free?
SubCinch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubManager or SubCinch have ads?
Neither SubManager nor SubCinch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubManager or SubCinch?
SubManager ships an update every 8 days, and SubCinch every 3 weeks. Most recently, SubManager was updated on October 12, 2026 and SubCinch on October 7, 2026.

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