Comparison

Subo vs Renewly

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 and iPad 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

Renewly

Features
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Renewly helps you track subscriptions, recurring bills, memberships, and renewals in one simple place. Stop losing money on forgotten subscriptions. Renewly gives you a clear overview of your recurring expenses, upcoming renewals, and spending trends so you always know what you're paying for. Features - Track subscriptions and recurring payments - Get renewal reminders before charges occur - Monitor monthly and yearly spending - View insights and subscription analytics - Organise subscriptions with custom categories - Split subscription costs with family, friends, housemates, or colleagues - Secure local-first storage with biometric protection Why Renewly? Many people pay for subscriptions they no longer use. Renewly helps you stay organised by bringing all of your recurring payments together in one place, making it easy to understand where your money is going. Whether you're managing streaming services, software subscriptions, gym memberships, cloud storage plans, insurance renewals, or other recurring expenses, Renewly helps you stay on top of them. Smart Cost Splitting Share Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, Microsoft 365, Apple One, gym memberships, household bills, and other recurring expenses? Renewly makes it easy to track who pays what and understand your true monthly costs. Privacy First Your subscription data is stored locally on your device. You remain in control of your information, with optional biometric protection for additional security. Terms of Use (EULA): https://renewlyapp.co.uk/terms Privacy Policy: https://renewlyapp.co.uk/privacy

Screenshots

Subo4 screens
Renewly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Renewly at 16.4 against Subo's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Subo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Renewly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Subo versus Renewly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuboRenewly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiclas SchmidtAhmed Abrar

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

Renewly

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
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  • Legendary Support$8.99
  • 12 Months Unlimited$9.99
  • Subo Unlimited – Lifetime Pass$24.99
2 purchases

Renewly

Subscriptions2
  • Renewly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Renewly Pro$12.991 Year

Questions

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

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