Comparison

Subo vs SubCal

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

Head to head
About

Subo

Effortlessly manage all your recurring bills and subscriptions in one place. Get smart reminders before charges hit, track your spending, and avoid unexpected fees with this privacy-focused organizer.

Highlights
  • Track subscription renewals
  • Monitor monthly and yearly spending
  • Receive smart charge reminders
  • Multi-currency support
  • Pre-filled provider templates
  • Clean, ad-free dashboard
Features
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Subo is a beautifully simple subscription tracker for iPhone that helps you see what you pay for, what renews next, and what needs your attention. Track and manage subscriptions, free trials, memberships, prepaid plans, app subscriptions, and recurring bills in one private place, without connecting your bank account. See what’s coming up • See what’s next in a clear chronological timeline • Explore renewals, recurring charges, trial endings, and plan endings in a month calendar • Get a Heads up for important events, including annual renewals and larger charges • Get reminders before renewals, charges, trial endings, and plan endings Keep everything organized • Find and manage every subscription in one dedicated place • Search by name, brand, or category • See monthly and yearly subscription totals • Add popular services quickly with ready-made templates • Track subscriptions in different currencies • Organize everything with categories and payment methods • Track active, inactive, prepaid, and fixed-term plans • Keep what’s next in view with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets Subo is designed to feel clean, focused, and native to iOS. No clutter. No ads. Just a calm place to keep your recurring costs under control. Private by design Your subscription details stay on your device, or securely in iCloud if you choose to sync. Automatic local backups give you another way to restore your data. Subo does not sell your data. Track subscriptions without adding another one Start free with up to six subscriptions. Unlock unlimited tracking with a one-time Forever Pass, or choose 12 months of non-renewing access. Neither option renews automatically. Built independently Subo is made independently and shaped by real user feedback. Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Email niclas@getsubo.app. Subo is not affiliated with any brands shown. Logos are for identification only.

About

SubCal

Visualize all your subscription renewal dates on a calendar, track your spending trends, and gain insights into where your money goes. Easily categorize and manage unlimited subscriptions with smart tracking features.

Highlights
  • Calendar view of renewals
  • Track unlimited subscriptions
  • Spending analytics and trends
  • Categorize subscriptions
  • Multi-currency support
  • Pause/cancel subscriptions
Features
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Take control of your subscriptions. See every renewal on a calendar, track spending trends, and never get surprised by unexpected charges again. ■ Calendar View • Visual calendar showing all renewal dates at a glance • Swipe to navigate months effortlessly • Tap any date to see which subscriptions renew • Monthly spending totals displayed prominently ■ Smart Tracking • Track unlimited subscriptions with Pro • Support for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly billing cycles • Pause, cancel, or reactivate subscriptions with one tap • Multi-currency support with exchange rate conversion ■ Spending Analytics • Monthly and yearly spending breakdowns • 6-month spending trend visualization • Category-based insights to see where your money goes • Compare spending month-over-month ■ Stay Organized • Categorize subscriptions: Entertainment, Productivity, Music, and more • Search and sort your subscription list • Add notes and payment method details • App Store lookup to quickly add subscriptions Download now and finally see the full picture of your subscription spending. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/346fc85e-9df0-4fec-ad73-4efbeae3859f

Screenshots

Subo4 screens
SubCal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Subo at 74 against SubCal's 3. SubCal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Subo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SubCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SubCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subo has 74 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Subo's written reviews are positive against 100% of SubCal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subo ships an update every 4 days, SubCal weekly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Subo versus SubCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuboSubCal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB12 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperNiclas Schmidtrenwei han

Customer experience

Subo

All ratings74 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.5%

SubCal

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Subo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect pricing on lifetime subscription offer
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • iCloud sync between devices
  • More subscription service integrations
  • Custom icons or logos for subscriptions
  • Public roadmap or feature teasers

SubCal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Subo

One-time6
  • Espresso Shot$1.99
  • 3 Months Unlimited$3.99
  • Big Boost$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Legendary Support$8.99
  • 12 Months Unlimited$9.99
  • Subo Unlimited – Lifetime Pass$24.99
3 purchases

SubCal

Subscriptions2
  • SubCal Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SubCal Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • SubCal Pro Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Subo free?
Subo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubCal free?
SubCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subo or SubCal?
SubCal is rated higher. Subo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while SubCal averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Subo or SubCal have ads?
Neither Subo nor SubCal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subo or SubCal?
Subo ships an update every 4 days, and SubCal weekly. Most recently, Subo was updated on September 28, 2026 and SubCal on September 28, 2026.

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