# ShelfIt vs SubsPad

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShelfIt at every 5 days against SubsPad's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShelfIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SubsPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, SubsPad every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShelfIt | SubsPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfit-subscription-manager/id6736895387/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [皓文 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758115380) | [Huizhou Kingtog Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679527217) |

## What reviewers say

### ShelfIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfit-subscription-manager/id6736895387)

Manages recurring bills and subscriptions with reminders and spending history. Offers Home Screen widgets and calendar sync for easy tracking. Prioritizes privacy with no bank linking or email scanning.

**Highlights:** Subscription and bill tracking, Renewal reminders, Spending history with charts, Home Screen widgets, Calendar sync, iCloud sync, Multi-currency support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShelfIt Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| ShelfIt Pro - Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Shelfit Pro - Lifetime Access | $5.99 | one-time |


### SubsPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subspad-subscription-manager/id6738670336)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions Manager Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription Manager Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Manage Subscriptions  LifeTime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShelfIt free?

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

### Is SubsPad free?

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

### Do ShelfIt or SubsPad have ads?

Neither ShelfIt nor SubsPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShelfIt or SubsPad?

ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, and SubsPad every 3 months. Most recently, ShelfIt was updated on October 5, 2026 and SubsPad on October 4, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*