Comparison

HMRC vs SubTrackr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HMRC

Manage your taxes, benefits, and savings securely and easily. Check your tax code, claim refunds, and track your State Pension. Access Self Assessment and Child Benefit information, and find your National Insurance number.

Highlights
  • Quick secure sign-in
  • Check tax code and pay
  • Claim tax refunds
  • View State Pension details
  • Self Assessment payments
  • Manage Child Benefit
  • Find National Insurance number
Features
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Take control of your money and tax with the HMRC app It’s secure, free to download, and easy to use. Get on it, and join millions of people already saving time with the HMRC app. Key Features: - Quick setup: sign in using face recognition, fingerprint scan, or a six-digit PIN - Stay in control: check your tax code and see your pay before it even shows in your bank, so you know you're paying the right amount - Claim a tax refund: find out if you’re due any tax back from us and quickly claim a refund if you’re owed one - Check your State Pension: see how much State Pension you could get, when you can get it and how to increase it, if you can - Self Assessment: a safe and secure way to make Self Assessment payments and get information you'll need to file - Child Benefit support: claim, manage, and update your Child Benefit details - National Insurance: find and save your National Insurance number so you have it when you need it - Go paperless: opt to receive key messages from HMRC online Download the HMRC app today and stay on top of your money and taxes

About

SubTrackr

Features
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Take control of your subscriptions. SubTrackr helps you track recurring costs and see your estimated monthly total at a glance. No accounts. No syncing. Just simple, fast subscription tracking. Features • Add and edit subscriptions • Weekly, monthly, and yearly billing cycles • Automatic monthly cost estimates • Clean, distraction-free design • CSV export (Premium) Free Plan Track up to 3 subscriptions for free. Premium Unlock unlimited subscriptions and CSV export. Know where your money is going. Avoid surprise renewals. Stay in control. Terms of use: https://arcye.com/subtrackr/terms.html

Screenshots

HMRC4 screens
SubTrackr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HMRC at none against SubTrackr's 1. HMRC also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. SubTrackr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. HMRC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HMRC versus SubTrackr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHMRCSubTrackr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (583 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings583 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHMRCMichael Bowyer

Bugs and requests

HMRC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Endless login loops and redirects
  • App freezing and becoming unresponsive
  • Inconsistent behavior after app updates
  • Issues with Face ID and biometric authentication

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved notification system for tax updates
  • Ability to view and manage tax details in-app
  • Better integration with banking apps for payments
  • More user-friendly design and navigation

SubTrackr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HMRC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SubTrackr

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is HMRC free?
HMRC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubTrackr free?
SubTrackr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HMRC or SubTrackr have ads?
Neither HMRC nor SubTrackr shows ads.

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