Comparison

Subscription Tracker vs SubBar

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

Head to head
About

Subscription Tracker

Manage all your recurring payments in one place to avoid surprise charges. Get timely reminders before renewals and track your spending across different currencies. Organize subscriptions with ease and quickly update details.

Highlights
  • Subscription reminders
  • Spending tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • Organization and sorting
  • Quick detail updates
  • Private by design
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Subby was built to take the stress out of keeping up with subscriptions. Instead of digging through emails or getting hit with surprise charges, everything you pay for is laid out clearly in one place. With Subby you can:
 • Get reminded before renewals so nothing slips by
 • See exactly how much you’ve spent and for how long
 • View subscriptions in any currency, converted to yours
 • Organize with simple grouping and sorting 
• Cancel or update details in seconds Whether it’s Netflix, Spotify, Duolingo, or your gym membership, Subby helps you stay in control and feel less weighed down by recurring costs. Private by design. Everything stays on your device. I started this app because I kept forgetting what I was subscribed to and the other options felt cluttered. Subby is meant to stay out of the way, give you a clear picture, and actually make life a little easier. Hope it makes things easier for you too :)

About

SubBar

Features
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SubBar helps you catch recurring costs before they become surprises. Track subscriptions, bills, trials, memberships, software renewals, and everyday recurring expenses in one calm place. Add a service from the built-in catalog or create a custom subscription, then set the amount, currency, billing cycle, category, notes, and renewal reminders. Why people use SubBar: • See monthly burn and this month's charges • Know what renews next before it hits • Add from a catalog of 600+ services • Track streaming, cloud, software, creator tools, memberships, trials, and custom bills • Organize subscriptions with categories and notes • Get local renewal reminders • Sync privately with iCloud when enabled • Export CSV when you need a spreadsheet-friendly view • No bank login, email scanning, or SubBar account required Private by design: SubBar is local-first. Your subscription data stays on your device and can sync through your private iCloud database when you choose to use iCloud. You enter only what you want to track. Built for real recurring costs: Monthly subscriptions, annual renewals, free trials, SaaS tools, design apps, developer services, newsletters, storage plans, memberships, family bills, and custom recurring payments all fit. SubBar is not another subscription to track your subscriptions. Start with the free tier, then unlock optional one-time packs if you need more slots, categories, privacy controls, visual customization, or export tools. --------- This app uses Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA). For terms and conditions, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Subscription Tracker4 screens
SubBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

Subscription Tracker and SubBar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SubBar sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Subscription Tracker versus SubBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscription TrackerSubBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhaya Chandra G PISMAIL HARMANDA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Subscription Tracker

One-time2
  • Subby Plus$9.99
  • Subby Plus 1 Year$9.99
6 purchases

SubBar

One-time6
  • Unlimited Subscriptions$0.49
  • Unlimited Categories$0.49
  • Security Pack$0.49
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  • Visual Pack$0.49
  • All-in-one Pack$0.99
  • Complete Pack$1.49

Questions

Is Subscription Tracker free?
Subscription Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubBar free?
SubBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subscription Tracker or SubBar have ads?
Neither Subscription Tracker nor SubBar shows ads.

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