Comparison

Subwise vs Subscription Manager Gargantua

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

Subscription Manager Gargantua

This app provides a centralized hub to track all your recurring expenses, offering a clear overview of upcoming bills, renewal dates, and total costs. It helps you understand your spending habits, stay ahead of renewals, and visualize savings from canceled subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Track all subscriptions in one place
  • Visualize upcoming bills and renewal dates
  • Understand monthly and yearly subscription costs
  • Categorize and personalize subscription details
  • Track savings from canceled subscriptions
  • iCloud synchronization across devices
Features
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Every subscription. One place. Gargantua turns subscription tracking into a clear view of where your money goes—and what is coming next. Your subscriptions orbit a black hole, with the next payments drawn closest. At a glance, you can see upcoming bills, renewal dates, and the true monthly and yearly cost of everything you pay for. UNDERSTAND YOUR SPENDING • See monthly and yearly subscription totals • Explore spending trends across the year • Break down recurring costs by category • Track multiple currencies separately • View your payment schedule on a calendar STAY AHEAD OF RENEWALS • See which payments are coming up next • Track recurring plans, free trials, and one-time payments • Record renewal reminders and important notes • Sort, group, search, and filter your subscriptions SEE WHAT YOU SAVE Cancelled a subscription? Gargantua keeps track of the money you are no longer spending, so every small decision becomes visible over time. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from popular services or add anything yourself. Organize subscriptions into categories, personalize their colors, and use service logos or your own custom artwork. PRIVATE AND PERSONAL Your subscription library is yours. Keep it available across your devices with iCloud synchronization. Start free with up to three subscriptions. Unlock Gargantua Infinite (Premium version) once for unlimited tracking—no recurring subscription required. Gargantua helps you understand and manage your subscriptions. It does not cancel services on your behalf. Link to standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Subwise4 screens
Subscription Manager Gargantua3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Subwise at free against Subscription Manager Gargantua's freemium. Subwise also leads on iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). Subscription Manager Gargantua's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Subwise sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Subscription Manager Gargantua sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Subwise against 5.0 for Subscription Manager Gargantua. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subwise ships an update monthly, Subscription Manager Gargantua weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Subwise versus Subscription Manager Gargantua: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubwiseSubscription Manager Gargantua
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro HernandezMario Luis Gutierrez Abed

Customer experience

Subwise

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Subscription Manager Gargantua

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Subwise

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

Subscription Manager Gargantua

One-time4
  • Small coffee$1.99
  • Medium Coffee$3.99
  • Large Coffee$7.99
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  • Infinite access$29.99

Questions

Is Subwise free?
Subwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subscription Manager Gargantua free?
Subscription Manager Gargantua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subwise or Subscription Manager Gargantua?
Subwise and Subscription Manager Gargantua are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Subwise or Subscription Manager Gargantua have ads?
Neither Subwise nor Subscription Manager Gargantua shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subwise or Subscription Manager Gargantua?
Subwise ships an update monthly, and Subscription Manager Gargantua weekly. Most recently, Subwise was updated on October 13, 2026 and Subscription Manager Gargantua on October 20, 2026.

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