SubCue vs SubCal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SubCue
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Subscription Chaos, Untangled Now optimized for iPhone and iPad, with adaptive layouts that make better use of larger screens. Subscriptions are easy to start, easy to forget, and very good at renewing right after you meant to cancel them. From free trials and annual plans to streaming, work tools, gaming, fitness, education, and more, SubCue keeps your recurring charges visible before they become surprises. Includes a 7-day free trial with full access. Why SubCue? • iPhone & iPad Support - Track subscriptions comfortably on your phone or with expanded iPad layouts. • Smart Setup - Add subscriptions quickly with a 300+ service catalog and curated regional estimates for preloaded services. • Clear Analytics - See your subscription spend by month, category, calendar year, financial year, and business expenses. • Keeping an Eye On - Mark subscriptions you’re unsure about and keep them front and centre on your Home dashboard. • Renewal Awareness - Stay ahead of upcoming renewals with configurable reminders and tap-to-open notifications. • Privacy First - Your data stays on your device. • Simple Upgrade Options - Yearly plan or one-time lifetime unlock. Key Features: • Dashboard - At-a-glance monthly spend, upcoming due dates, watched subscriptions, and spending alerts. • Subscription Management - Add, edit, pause/reactivate, and delete subscriptions. • Billing Cycles - Monthly and yearly in limited mode; quarterly and every 6 months with paid access. • Service Catalog - Search from 300+ preset services across Streaming, Productivity, Music, Gaming, Sports, Education, and Health & Fitness. • Watchlist - Tap the eye icon on any subscription to keep it visible on your Home screen. • Star Ratings - Rate subscriptions 1-5 stars to track value over time. • Activity Tracking - Month-by-month usage/activity timeline. • Business Tracking - Mark business expenses with financial-year support. • Custom Categories - Organise subscriptions your way. • Private Notes - Face ID / Touch ID protection for subscription notes. • Themes - Deep Memory in limited mode; all 6 themes with paid access. • Export Tools - TXT export in limited mode; full export formats with paid access. • Backup & Restore - Import SubCue Backup files with paid access. Who It’s For: • Budget-focused users who want visibility into recurring spend • Business owners tracking recurring software and tool costs • iPad users who want a larger subscription dashboard • Privacy-minded users who prefer local-first storage • Data-focused users who like trends, breakdowns, and spend insights Free Trial & Pricing: Includes a 7-day free trial with full access. After the trial, the app continues in limited mode unless you subscribe or choose lifetime unlock. Limited Mode Includes: • Manage up to 10 subscriptions • Add and edit subscriptions within that limit • Monthly and yearly billing cycles • Core analytics and due-date tracking • Watchlist support • TXT export • Delete subscriptions anytime Subscribe or Choose Lifetime Unlock to Get: • Unlimited subscriptions • Quarterly and every-6-month billing cycles • Renewal notifications and spending alerts • Activity timeline editing and private notes • Custom categories and star ratings • All 6 themes • Full export formats: SubCue Backup, CSV, TSV, TXT • Backup import Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://butterflybombarby.au/subcue/privacy/
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.
- Calendar view of renewals
- Track unlimited subscriptions
- Spending analytics and trends
- Categorize subscriptions
- Multi-currency support
- Pause/cancel subscriptions
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SubCal at weekly against SubCue's every 2 weeks. 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. SubCue sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.
SubCue ships an update every 2 weeks, SubCal weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubCue | SubCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Nagy | renwei han |
In-app purchases
SubCue
- Sub Cue Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Sub Cue Yearly$9.991 Year
- Sub Cue7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Sub Cue Lifetime$24.99
SubCal
- SubCal Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- SubCal Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
- SubCal Pro Lifetime$6.99









