# Cancel Subscriptions & Refund vs Subtle

The clearest difference is rating: Subtle at 5.0 against Cancel Subscriptions & Refund's 4.1. Subtle also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Cancel Subscriptions & Refund's advantage is ratings volume (801 vs 1) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cancel Subscriptions & Refund sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Subtle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subtle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cancel Subscriptions & Refund has 801 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cancel Subscriptions & Refund ships an update every 5 weeks, Subtle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cancel Subscriptions & Refund | Subtle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (801 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cancel-subscriptions-and-refund/id6479920412/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtle-subscription-tracker/id6781251166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **801** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [VUNYO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768332147) | [North Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896510509) |

## What reviewers say

### Cancel Subscriptions & Refund

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cancel-subscriptions-and-refund/id6479920412)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you manage, track, and stop unwanted recurring payments. It provides a centralized hub for all your subscriptions, offering insights into spending and guidance for refunds. Stay in control of your finances by easily identifying and managing your monthly expenses.

**Highlights:** Effortless subscription management, Track and monitor recurring expenses, Refund and chargeback assistance, Comprehensive subscription finder, Notification alerts for renewals, Centralized subscription hub, Insightful spending analytics

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Offer Premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Does what it says
- ⭐️ Simple and effective
- ⭐️ Helpful for tracking subscriptions
- ⭐️ Life saver

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Useless, have to manually enter subscriptions
- ❌ Not what was expected, doesn't work as advertised
- ❌ Misleading, basic features that could be done without the app
- ❌ Difficult to use, navigate, and cancel subscriptions
- ❌ Shady business practices, no refund option

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not visible in Apple subscriptions
- App crashing or not working properly

**Requested features**

- Automatically find and manage subscriptions
- Easier subscription cancellation process
- Free trial period before paid subscription


### Subtle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtle-subscription-tracker/id6781251166)

Effortlessly manage all your recurring payments in one place. This app helps you track subscriptions, get renewal reminders, and understand your spending. It also provides guides to help you cancel unwanted services.

**Highlights:** Track all subscriptions in one view, Scan receipts for automatic entry, Built-in catalog of popular services, Renewal reminders, Spending insights and totals, Cancellation guides for services

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subtle Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Subtle Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cancel Subscriptions & Refund free?

Cancel Subscriptions & Refund is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Subtle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cancel Subscriptions & Refund or Subtle?

Subtle is rated higher. Cancel Subscriptions & Refund averages 4.1 out of 5 from 801 ratings, while Subtle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cancel Subscriptions & Refund or Subtle have ads?

Neither Cancel Subscriptions & Refund nor Subtle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cancel Subscriptions & Refund or Subtle?

Cancel Subscriptions & Refund ships an update every 5 weeks, and Subtle fortnightly. Most recently, Cancel Subscriptions & Refund was updated on September 23, 2026 and Subtle on September 24, 2026.

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