Manage Subscriptions vs Recurring Expenses
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manage Subscriptions
This app helps you track and manage all your monthly and yearly subscriptions in one place. It provides personalized payment reminders and financial insights to help you avoid unexpected charges and identify unnecessary expenses.
- Track over 1,000 subscription services
- Set customized payment reminders
- View detailed billing information
- Gain financial insights into spending
- Identify unused subscriptions
- Simplify subscription management
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Subpay: Ultimate Subscription Management Made Simple Struggling to keep track of your monthly and yearly subscriptions? Is managing payments across multiple services becoming overwhelming? Say goodbye to confusion and hello to Subpay, your all-in-one subscription tracking and management solution! Effortlessly Track and Organize With Subpay, you can manage over 1,000 subscription services from around the globe, all in one place. From popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and Hulu to fitness memberships, beauty boxes, and magazines—Subpay simplifies your subscription management. Never miss a payment or lose control of your finances again! Simplified, User-Friendly Interface Our intuitive design makes managing subscriptions easier than ever. Quickly add new services, set payment reminders, and view detailed billing information—all at your fingertips. With Subpay, you’ll gain complete visibility into your recurring expenses, empowering smarter financial decisions. Personalized Notifications Avoid unexpected charges with timely payment reminders. Subpay lets you customize notification frequency and timing, ensuring you stay ahead of deadlines without any hassle. Unlock Financial Insights Get a clear picture of your spending habits with Subpay’s in-depth financial analysis. Identify unused subscriptions, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and save money without compromising on the services you love. Why Subpay? Easy subscription tracking Customized alerts and reminders Comprehensive financial insights Save time and money effortlessly Take charge of your subscriptions today with Subpay. Download now and experience seamless subscription management designed for your peace of mind. Your financial freedom starts here! LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Recurring Expenses
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Recurring Expenses — Subscriptions & Bills Private Expense Tracker. No Cloud. No Ads. Stop losing track of what you're paying every month. Recurring Expenses helps you see all your subscriptions and recurring bills in one place — privately, on your device. ——————————————————— TRACK ANYTHING RECURRING ——————————————————— Not just fixed subscriptions. Track anything that recurs — even when the amount changes every month. Netflix, Spotify, iCloud, OpenAI, Claude.ai — fixed and predictable. Electricity, water, phone bills, insurance, tax — recurring but never the same amount. If it comes back every month, quarter, or year, it belongs here. ——————————————————————— WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT ——————————————————————— · No account. No cloud. No ads. · Fixed and variable bills (not just subscriptions) · Multi-currency support with local exchange rates · Your data stays on your device — always ——————————————————————————— FREE — START TRACKING TODAY ——————————————————————————— · Track up to 10 subscriptions and bills · Lifetime cost tracking · Price change history · Local backup and restore · Multi-currency — each item in its own currency · All converted and displayed in one default currency · Set your own exchange rates locally — no data leaves your device · 2 books, switch any item between them · Unlimited payment records — add every variable bill, every month · View up to 6 months of history (Pro unlocks full history) · Spending breakdown by category — tap any category to filter and see what's inside ——————————————————— PRO — FULL CONTROL ——————————————————— · Unlimited items and books · Full payment history — no time limit · Payment reminders — never miss a due date · Plan change tracking — update pricing without canceling the subscription · App Lock (Face ID / PIN) · Automatic backups · Custom categories ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Your data stays on your device — unless you choose to export it. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Subscription renews automatically. Manage anytime in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.myopen.app/recurring/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Recurring Expenses at every 2 weeks against Manage Subscriptions's every 2 months. Manage Subscriptions's advantage is device support (3 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
Both are free to download. Manage Subscriptions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Recurring Expenses sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Manage Subscriptions ships an update every 2 months, Recurring Expenses every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manage Subscriptions | Recurring Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Senol Cagir | Tzu-Hsiang Yang |
In-app purchases
Manage Subscriptions
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$1.991 Month
- Premium Subscription + No Ads$17.991 Year
Recurring Expenses
- Recurring Pro$2.991 Month
- Recurring Pro$14.991 Year
Questions
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