Comparison

ShelfIt vs SubSavvy

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

Head to head
About

ShelfIt

Manages subscriptions and bills with reminders and spending history. Offers privacy-first design with no bank linking or email scanning. Integrates with iOS Calendar and provides Home Screen widgets for at-a-glance updates.

Highlights
  • Manual subscription entry
  • Renewal reminders
  • Spending history and charts
  • Home Screen widgets
  • iOS Calendar sync
  • iCloud sync
  • Multi-currency support
Features
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A cleaner way to manage subscriptions. Renewals, reminders, and spending history — plus Home Screen widgets for what's next. Privacy-first: no bank linking, no email scanning. You add subscriptions manually — ShelfIt keeps things organized with reminders and spending history. Billing Review: even if you haven't opened the app in a while, ShelfIt can generate charges based on your billing cycle. When you're back, review and remove cancelled items to keep your spending stats accurate. Track subscriptions, bills, and memberships — your way • Add App Store subscriptions fast with search • Or create anything manually: streaming, gym, rent, utilities, insurance, SaaS, cloud storage, and more Home Screen Widgets • See what’s next at a glance • Pin subscriptions to your widget for faster access (pinning only affects the widget display) Calendar sync • Sync renewal dates to the iOS Calendar • Each billing date appears as a normal calendar event • Use Calendar app features like alerts, search, and views to stay on top of renewals Spending history • See your full spending history with charts and a simple timeline • Understand where your money goes over time iCloud Sync • Sync across your Apple devices with iCloud Multi-currency • Track subscriptions in different currencies with automatic exchange rate conversion Privacy-first by design • No bank linking • No email scanning • Your data stays in your control Perfect for subscription management, bill tracking, recurring payment reminders, free trial reminders, budgeting, and personal finance. ------ Legal: • This application is licensed under Apple’s standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://shelfit-static.withyoufriends.com/privacy-policy • Terms of Service: https://shelfit-static.withyoufriends.com/terms-of-service

About

SubSavvy

Features
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SubSavvy is your ultimate free subscription manager, designed to make managing recurring payments simple and stress-free. No hidden fees, no premium upgrades—SubSavvy is always free and packed with powerful features to keep your finances in check. Key Features: Always Free: Full access to every feature, forever—no catch! Custom Themes: Personalize the app with themes to match your vibe. Currency Changer: Easily switch currencies to manage subscriptions worldwide. Smart Notifications: Set reminders for upcoming payments and pick how many days in advance you want to be notified. Powerful Analytics: Get a clear breakdown of your spending habits. Calendar & List Views: See your subscriptions your way—on a calendar or in a list. Safe & Secure: Your data stays private with top-notch security. Whether it’s streaming services, gym memberships, or software bills, SubSavvy helps you stay on top of it all and avoid surprise charges. Join thousands of users saving time and money—download SubSavvy today and take charge of your subscriptions for free!

Screenshots

ShelfIt4 screens
SubSavvy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubSavvy at none against ShelfIt's 1. SubSavvy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. ShelfIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SubSavvy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ShelfIt versus SubSavvy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelfItSubSavvy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer皓文 郑Levan Parastashvili

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShelfIt

One-time1
  • Shelfit Pro - Lifetime Access$5.99
None

SubSavvy

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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