Comparison

Subwise vs SubBar

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

Head to head
About

Subwise

Effortlessly manage all your recurring expenses in one place. Get alerts for upcoming renewals, visualize your spending habits with insightful charts, and easily cancel unwanted subscriptions. Take control of your finances and stop wasting money on forgotten services.

Highlights
  • Track 120+ services instantly
  • Swipe to cancel subscriptions
  • Customizable renewal alerts
  • Visual spending charts
  • Offline functionality
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Stop losing money on forgotten subscriptions. Subwise shows you exactly what you're paying for and helps you take control. Track every subscription in one place. Swipe to cancel. Get alerts before renewals. See where your money really goes. What You Can Do Manage Everything in One Dashboard - Add 130+ popular services instantly or create custom subscriptions - Swipe any subscription to quickly mark it active or canceled - Switch between monthly and yearly views with one tap - Track subscriptions across multiple currencies Never Miss a Renewal Again - Get customizable notifications before charges hit your account - Set your preferred reminder timing (1 day, 3 days, or 1 week ahead) - See upcoming renewals at a glance Understand Your Spending - Visual charts break down spending by category - Compare monthly vs. yearly costs instantly - Identify your most expensive subscriptions - Track trends over time to spot savings opportunities Your Data Stays Private - Everything stored locally on your device — no cloud uploads - No ads, no tracking, no data collection - Works completely offline - Dark mode for comfortable viewing Built for Real Life - Organize by category: Streaming, Music, Fitness, Productivity, and more - Add notes to any subscription - Support for international currencies - Clean, intuitive interface that gets out of your way Perfect for tracking Netflix, Spotify, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, gym memberships, meal kits, cloud storage, and any other recurring expense. Take back control of your subscription spending. Download Subwise now.

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

Subwise4 screens
SubBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

Subwise 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. Subwise sells 3 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
Subwise versus SubBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubwiseSubBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro HernandezISMAIL HARMANDA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Subwise

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$3.99
6 purchases

SubBar

One-time6
  • Unlimited Subscriptions$0.49
  • Unlimited Categories$0.49
  • Security Pack$0.49
Show 3 more
  • Visual Pack$0.49
  • All-in-one Pack$0.99
  • Complete Pack$1.49

Questions

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

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