# BeanLedger vs Subscription Manager

The clearest difference is ads: BeanLedger at none against Subscription Manager's shown. BeanLedger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Subscription Manager's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeanLedger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Subscription Manager sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BeanLedger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subscription Manager has 96 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of BeanLedger's written reviews are positive against 69% of Subscription Manager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeanLedger | Subscription Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanledger-expense-tracker/id6739036460/reviews)** | [4.6 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-reko/id6747663809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [琦 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778485226) | [PLAYGROUND STUDIO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880067473) |

## What reviewers say

### BeanLedger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanledger-expense-tracker/id6739036460)

This personal finance app offers streamlined double-entry bookkeeping with no sign-in or ads. Track all your financial moves, visualize your spending with powerful charts, and manage assets and income across multiple currencies. Data is stored locally and synced via iCloud for ultimate privacy.

**Highlights:** Double-entry bookkeeping, Local data storage & iCloud sync, Calendar view with recurring transactions, Powerful financial charts & visualizations, Home screen & lock screen widgets, Multi-currency support, Apple Watch transaction entry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


### Subscription Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-reko/id6747663809)

Effortlessly track all your recurring bills and subscriptions in one place. Get smart reminders for renewals, view clear spending insights, and manage your services to avoid unwanted charges. Supports multiple currencies and custom billing cycles.

**Highlights:** Track subscriptions and recurring bills, Smart renewal reminders, Custom billing cycles, Multi-currency support, Spending insights and trends, Private and secure data storage

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Insight | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50% Off For Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Reko - Pro Saver | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $8.99 | one-time |
| Reko-Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly recommended
- 🚀 Rocket speed bug fix time
- 👍 Best developer
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Neatly organized subscription tiles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezing when adding subscriptions
- 🐛 Crashes when creating new subscriptions
- 🔍 Limited cloud backup options (only Google and Apple)
- 🔍 Forced to add subscription before using app
- 🔍 Cannot enter decimal values for subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing when adding subscriptions
- Crashes when creating new subscriptions
- FormatException: Invalid unicode escape (at line 397, character 11)

**Requested features**

- Add more cloud backup options (Dropbox, etc.)
- Allow custom date and quarter options
- Add ability to upload category icons
- Add subscription options like half-yearly or quarterly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeanLedger free?

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

### Is Subscription Manager free?

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

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

BeanLedger is rated higher. BeanLedger averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Subscription Manager averages 4.6 from 96 ratings.

### Do BeanLedger or Subscription Manager have ads?

Subscription Manager shows ads; BeanLedger does not.

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

BeanLedger ships an update weekly, and Subscription Manager weekly. Most recently, BeanLedger was updated on September 22, 2026 and Subscription Manager on August 17, 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.*