# Subscription Stopper & Manager vs SubPilot

The clearest difference is monetization model: Subscription Stopper & Manager at free with in-app purchases against SubPilot's subscription. SubPilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscription Stopper & Manager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SubPilot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Subscription Stopper & Manager against 4.5 for SubPilot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SubPilot has 4.8K ratings behind it against 618, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Subscription Stopper & Manager's written reviews are positive against 81% of SubPilot's.

Subscription Stopper & Manager ships an update every 10 days, SubPilot every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscription Stopper & Manager | SubPilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-stopper-and-manager/id6448767732/reviews) | [4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpilot-cancel-subscriptions/id6751181747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 618 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.3% of reviews** | 80.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#36** |
| Size | 128 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [inMarket Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/373392708) | [Subpilot](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789591190) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscription Stopper & Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-stopper-and-manager/id6448767732)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Effortlessly track, manage, and cancel unwanted subscriptions. This app helps you uncover hidden recurring charges and provides a centralized hub for all your subscriptions, ensuring financial transparency and control.

**Highlights:** Subscription Finder, Centralized subscription hub, Seamless subscription management, Bank-level security, 256-bit encryption, Optional two-factor authentication

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Annually | $59.00 | per year |
| Annually | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful in finding forgotten subscriptions
- 💰 Saved money by canceling unwanted subscriptions
- 🆓 Free app with useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues connecting to bank accounts
- 🔒 Concerns about sharing bank information
- 🤖 Limited automation for canceling subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Error messages when trying to add Google transactions
- Inability to update banking information for current subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Customizable subscription period options
- Ability to differentiate between similar subscriptions
- Integration with more financial services like Cash App


### SubPilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subpilot-cancel-subscriptions/id6751181747)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you manage and cancel unwanted recurring payments. It tracks all your subscriptions in one place, provides cancellation guides for popular services, and offers insights into your spending habits to save you money.

**Highlights:** Track unlimited subscriptions, Monitor monthly and yearly spending, Get subscription spending insights, Step-by-step cancellation guides, Organize recurring payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subpilot Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subpilot Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Subpilot Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Subpilot Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Auto Cancellation | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Auto Cancellations | $17.99 | one-time |
| Free Trial Detector | $39.99 | one-time |
| Free Trial Detector | $49.99 | one-time |
| Concierge Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| Concierge Pro | $59.99 | one-time |
| Free Trial Detector | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscription Stopper & Manager free?

Subscription Stopper & Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SubPilot free?

SubPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subscription Stopper & Manager or SubPilot?

Subscription Stopper & Manager and SubPilot are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 618 and 4.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Subscription Stopper & Manager or SubPilot have ads?

Subscription Stopper & Manager shows ads; SubPilot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subscription Stopper & Manager or SubPilot?

Subscription Stopper & Manager ships an update every 10 days, and SubPilot every 3 days. Most recently, Subscription Stopper & Manager was updated on September 23, 2026 and SubPilot on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Subscription Stopper & Manager or SubPilot?

Subscription Stopper & Manager currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and SubPilot at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*