Comparison

Subscription Manager vs HeadsUp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Subscription Manager

This app helps you track and manage all your recurring subscriptions, revealing hidden costs and preventing unwanted renewals. It offers features to import your spending data and provides alerts for trial expirations and upcoming payments, helping you save money.

Highlights
  • Magic Import for subscription discovery
  • Instant import from screenshots, CSVs, bank statements
  • Reveal hidden subscription costs
  • Alerts for trial expirations
  • Notifications for upcoming renewals
  • Visual calendar of renewals
Features
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Featured by Apple: “Our Favorites: Experience a Gorgeous New Design” & “Great apps for iOS26” Most people waste $1,500+ yearly on forgotten subscriptions, but only remember having 3 or 4. Join 20k+ people using Orbit—the subscription manager that reveals your hidden costs with Magic Import to uncover everything draining your bank account. See your spending by importing instantly from screenshots, CSVs, or bank statements. Cancel subscriptions you don’t use and save money. Why Orbit? - Magic Import: Find all your subscriptions with our guided setup - Instant Import: Add from screenshots, CSVs, or bank statements - See Hidden Costs: Your real yearly spending revealed in one view - End Trials on Time: Alerts before free trials convert to paid - No Surprise Renewals: Stay ahead with timely notifications - Visual Calendar: See all renewals at a glance - Privacy First: Everything stays on your device Orbit makes managing subscriptions feel clear—and even enjoyable. With support for 30+ languages and currencies, our signature beautiful design, and features that actually help you save money. Orbit Plus Cancel subscriptions. Save money. Join thousands using Orbit Plus with unlimited tracking, widgets, iCloud backup, and priority features. One-time purchase, no subscription. Privacy Policy: https://flooben.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://flooben.com/termsandconditions

About

HeadsUp

Features
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HeadsUp keeps all your subscriptions in one place so nothing slips through the cracks. Add subscriptions in seconds — type the details or just say them out loud. HeadsUp's voice input lets you add a subscription as fast as you can speak. GET REMINDED BEFORE YOU'RE CHARGED Set renewal reminders for any subscription. HeadsUp sends you a push notification before each renewal date so you can cancel, downgrade, or budget ahead of time. No more surprise charges. SEE WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES View your total monthly and annual spending at a glance. Break it down by category — streaming, software, fitness, whatever you subscribe to — and spot the subscriptions that aren't worth keeping. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No clutter, no upsells, no tracking. HeadsUp does one thing well: it helps you stay on top of recurring charges. Add your subscriptions, set your reminders, and get on with your day. KEY FEATURES - Track subscriptions with renewal dates, amounts, and categories - Voice input — just say it and HeadsUp fills in the details - Push notification reminders before each renewal - Spending breakdown by category - Monthly and annual spending totals - Works with any currency Free to use. No ads. No in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Subscription Manager4 screens
HeadsUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeadsUp at none against Subscription Manager's 4. HeadsUp also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. HeadsUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Subscription Manager versus HeadsUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscription ManagerHeadsUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (115 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings115 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlooben LtdLeverage Ventures Limited Liability Company

Bugs and requests

Subscription Manager

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Billing issue with 3 months cycle

Requested features

4 requests
  • Filter view by category
  • 1-month before notification or custom notification
  • Feature to have multiple billing lists or shared list
  • Add total count of times billed for a subscription

HeadsUp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Subscription Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Orbit Plus Annual$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Orbit Plus$12.99
  • Orbit Plus Lifetime$24.99
  • Orbit Plus Lifetime$39.99
None

HeadsUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeadsUp free?
HeadsUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Subscription Manager or HeadsUp have ads?
Neither Subscription Manager nor HeadsUp shows ads.

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