# ExpensePad vs Subscription Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Subscription Tracker at Free against ExpensePad's $3.99. Subscription Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). ExpensePad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Subscription Tracker is free to download; ExpensePad costs $3.99 up front. Subscription Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ExpensePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ExpensePad ships an update every 8 days, Subscription Tracker every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExpensePad | Subscription Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-tracker-outlayr/id6801652978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar De Moya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236595635) | [danestves LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826824615) |

## What reviewers say

### ExpensePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expensepad-spending-tracker/id6504459640)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Subscription Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-tracker-outlayr/id6801652978)

Effortlessly track subscriptions, bills, and daily expenses. Log purchases by typing, voice, or receipt scanning. Set budgets, monitor spending, and save towards financial goals with insightful reporting.

**Highlights:** Log expenses via text, voice, or receipt scan, Automatic subscription and bill tracking, Category and overall monthly budgeting, Financial goal setting and progress tracking, Multi-currency support, Account and transfer management, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExpensePad free?

ExpensePad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Subscription Tracker free?

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

### Do ExpensePad or Subscription Tracker have ads?

Neither ExpensePad nor Subscription Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ExpensePad or Subscription Tracker?

ExpensePad ships an update every 8 days, and Subscription Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, ExpensePad was updated on November 13, 2026 and Subscription Tracker on November 13, 2026.

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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.*
