# Subscription Stopper & Manager vs SubAhead

The clearest difference is ads: SubAhead at none against Subscription Stopper & Manager's shown. Subscription Stopper & Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (683 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 SubAhead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 SubAhead. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscription Stopper & Manager has 683 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Subscription Stopper & Manager ships an update every 10 days, SubAhead every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscription Stopper & Manager | SubAhead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (683 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-stopper-and-manager/id6448767732/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subahead-subscription-tracker/id6761469689/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **683** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 128 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [inMarket Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/373392708) | [友 常](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367826004) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscription Stopper & Manager

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

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


### SubAhead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subahead-subscription-tracker/id6761469689)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscription Stopper & Manager free?

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

### Is SubAhead free?

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

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

SubAhead is rated higher. Subscription Stopper & Manager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 683 ratings, while SubAhead averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Subscription Stopper & Manager shows ads; SubAhead does not.

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

Subscription Stopper & Manager ships an update every 10 days, and SubAhead every 6 months. Most recently, Subscription Stopper & Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and SubAhead on October 24, 2026.

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