Subo vs Subscription Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Track subscription renewals
- Monitor monthly and yearly spending
- Receive smart charge reminders
- Multi-currency support
- Pre-filled provider templates
- Clean, ad-free dashboard
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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.
Subscription Manager
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Stop wasting money on forgotten free trials and hidden fees! Track, manage, and cancel your recurring bills instantly with Subly. Subly is the simplest, most secure subscription tracker and bill reminder app. Instantly see your monthly recurring costs, get alerts before cards are charged, and spot unused services to save money every single year. ◆ WHY USERS LOVE SUBLY • See everything in one place — add popular services like Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, iCloud, and ChatGPT in just one tap. • Never pay for a forgotten trial — Subly tracks free trial end dates and alerts you before they convert to paid subscriptions. • Predict your cash outflow — an interactive calendar shows exactly when every bill is due. • 100% private — works offline with secure iCloud sync. No bank accounts or private logins ever required. ◆ INTERACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION CALENDAR & ALERTS Track recurring bills in a clean weekly or monthly calendar view. Get automatic notifications 3 days and 1 day before any upcoming renewal so you can review, cancel, or adjust your plan before you're charged. ◆ FREE TRIAL TRACKER (RISK-FREE) Add free trials with custom day counts — 7-day, 14-day, 30-day, or any duration you choose. Visual Trial Badges highlight every active trial. Subly shows your exact first billing date (e.g., "Starts Oct 20") so you can cancel well in advance without losing a single dollar. ◆ SMART SPEND INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS Dynamic charts simulate your actual historical payment patterns month-by-month so you can see your real subscription costs over time — not just a flat total. Subly automatically flags inactive or unused subscriptions, revealing exactly how much you could save each year. Track spending across categories like Entertainment, Productivity, Utilities, Gym, Software, and more. ◆ 100% PRIVATE & SECURE ICLOUD SYNC Zero trackers. Zero third-party databases. Zero bank connections. Your data stays securely within your personal Apple iCloud account using CloudKit. Sync seamlessly across iPhone and iPad in the background, automatically. Export or import your subscriptions anytime via standard CSV format. ◆ BEAUTIFUL HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Keep upcoming renewals visible at a glance without opening the app. Subly widgets are beautifully designed for both Light and Dark modes, highlighting trial markers and charge dates right from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. ◆ FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE • Popular Library: 30+ service brands preloaded with brand icons and theme colors. • Custom Categories: Create your own categories with personalized icons and colors. • Payment Methods: Track spending across credit cards, digital wallets, and bank drafts. • Custom Alerts: Set reminders in advance for any upcoming renewal. Master your recurring budget and stop unwanted charges today. Download Subly for free! Privacy Policies: https://trysubly.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://trysubly.vercel.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Subscription Manager at 17 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
Both are free to download. Subo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Subscription Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Subo | Subscription Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (82 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niclas Schmidt | Bansaree Bhalsod |
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
Subscription Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Subo
- 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
Subscription Manager
- Subly Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Subly Pro Yearly1 Month trial$6.991 Year
- Subly Pro Lifetime (50% Off)$12.99
- Subly Pro Lifetime$24.99
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