# Subscription Manager vs GhostCatch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Subscription Manager at 133 against GhostCatch's 1. Subscription Manager also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). GhostCatch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and GhostCatch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GhostCatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscription Manager has 133 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Subscription Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of GhostCatch's.

Subscription Manager ships an update every 10 days, GhostCatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscription Manager | GhostCatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-orbit/id6692620188/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostcatch-sub-tracker/id6761310942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 163 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flooben Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768959017) | [Nguyen Thao Uyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888789303) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscription Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-orbit/id6692620188)

This app helps you discover and manage all your recurring subscriptions, revealing hidden costs and preventing unwanted renewals. It offers features to import subscription data easily and provides timely alerts to help you save money.

**Highlights:** Magic Import for subscription discovery, Instant import from screenshots, CSVs, bank statements, Reveals hidden yearly spending, Alerts for trial expirations and renewals, Visual calendar of renewals, Privacy-focused, data stays on device

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbit Plus Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Orbit Plus | $12.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Orbit Plus Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Absolutely Brilliant!
- 👍 Great Presentation!
- 👍 Simple and useful!
- 👍 Beautiful
- 👍 Awesome!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall
- 💰 Lots of Missing icons

**Reported bugs**

- Billing issue with 3 months cycle

**Requested features**

- 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


### GhostCatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostcatch-sub-tracker/id6761310942)

This app helps you track and manage recurring expenses by scanning receipts or screenshots. It offers visual analytics, smart alerts for renewals, and a calendar view of upcoming charges. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Magic scan to add subscriptions, Visual spending analytics, Customizable subscription tags, Smart renewal alerts, Calendar view of billing, 100% local data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GhostCatch Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| GhostCatch Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| GhostCatch Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscription Manager free?

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

### Is GhostCatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subscription Manager or GhostCatch?

GhostCatch is rated higher. Subscription Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while GhostCatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Subscription Manager or GhostCatch have ads?

Neither Subscription Manager nor GhostCatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subscription Manager or GhostCatch?

Subscription Manager ships an update every 10 days, and GhostCatch monthly. Most recently, Subscription Manager was updated on November 11, 2026 and GhostCatch on October 31, 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.*