Fines SA vs SubNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fines SA
Manage traffic fines effortlessly with South Africa's leading platform. Track, pay, and potentially save on fines across over 250 municipalities. Ideal for individuals and fleet managers seeking a simple, secure, and cost-effective solution.
- Pay traffic fines online
- Track fine status
- Save up to 50% on fines
- Instant fine lookups
- Real-time notifications
- Manage multiple vehicles/fleets
- Download receipts and history
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South Africa's #1 Smart Traffic Fine App Take control of your traffic fines with Fines SA, the country’s leading and most trusted traffic fine management platform. Whether you are an individual motorist or managing a fleet, Fines SA makes paying, tracking, and saving on your fines simple and stress-free. With over 30 years of industry experience, we cover more than 250 municipalities nationwide, offering a free and comprehensive solution for individuals, businesses, and fleets to effortlessly manage and pay fines online. Pay your fines today and save up to 50 percent. Why Choose Fines SA - Number 1 Smart Traffic Fine Platform in South Africa - Trusted by 1.5 million motorists and 50,000 fleets - Save up to 50 percent on selected fines - Instant fine lookups and real-time notifications - Secure online payments for peace of mind - Manage multiple vehicles or fleets from one dashboard - Download receipts and track payment history anytime - Nationwide coverage — all municipalities, one app Join thousands of South Africans who have simplified their fine management with Fines SA. Pay smarter. Save more. Drive stress-free.
SubNote
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SubNote is a simple notebook for making recurring digital payments visible. A streaming service here, a productivity tool there—each charge can feel small, then quietly disappear into the background. SubNote is not just a list; it is awareness: knowing what you pay for, how much it costs, and when it renews. Add each service with its price, currency, billing cycle, renewal date, and category. See monthly totals, category summaries, upcoming renewals, and services you no longer need. Highlights: • Track monthly and yearly subscriptions • Keep different currencies separate • Organize services by category • See renewal dates in one place • Find entries quickly with search • Use the app without creating an account Privacy: SubNote does not collect, track, or share personal data. Everything stays on your device and is permanently removed when you delete the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fines SA at fortnightly against SubNote's monthly. Fines SA also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fines SA ships an update fortnightly, SubNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fines SA | SubNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fines SA (PTY) LTD | MUSTAFA CAN ERDEM |
Bugs and requests
Fines SA
Reported bugs
3 issues- Homepage not working
- OTP verification process not working
- Inconsistent behavior with password reset
Requested features
3 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better communication on app downtime
- Clearer instructions and error messages
SubNote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Fines SA
No in-app purchases
SubNote
No in-app purchases









