Comparison

Tile vs SubAlert

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

Head to head
About

Tile

Features
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Avoid surprise charges and take full control of your recurring expenses — in a simple and clear way. Tile has been redesigned from the ground up: cleaner, faster, and more yours than ever. Key Features: - Over 150 predefined subscriptions, with the option to create your own. - Monthly calendar: check at a glance the days when your subscriptions renew. - Customizable dashboard: choose the charts and stats you want — spending by month, by year, by category, and more. - Payment and renewal alerts so you never miss a date. - Predefined and custom categories to organize your way. - Color themes to adapt the app to your style. - Secure access with Face ID or Touch ID. - Offline mode: your data always available. - Privacy guaranteed: local storage and private sync via iCloud. Download Tile and take control of your finances easily and without surprises. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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SubAlert

Features
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Manage subscriptions fast, avoid waste, and stay in control of your monthly spending. SubTracker helps you track subscriptions and memberships in one place, see how much you spend each month, and get reminders before the next charge—so you can avoid wasted renewals and manage your budget with confidence. Highlights: Key features: 1. Quick Add: type a short sentence (e.g. “Spotify 10.99 charged on the 8th monthly”) and we’ll detect the details. 2. Import from Screenshot: recognize subscription info from screenshots, then review & save. 3. Renewal reminders: choose reminder offsets (3 days / 1 day / same day) and set a reminder time. 4. Insights: monthly equivalent total, category breakdown, and a 6‑month upcoming trend. 5. Flexible tracking: billing cycle, billing event, status (active/paused/canceled), notes, and categories. 6. Multi-currency support. 7. Optional iCloud sync across devices. Privacy: Your subscriptions are stored on your device; iCloud sync is optional. Screenshot recognition runs on-device using Apple’s Vision framework. Disclaimer: Netflix, Spotify, and other third-party product names/logos shown in screenshots are for example purposes only. SubTracker is not affiliated with or endorsed by any third party.

Screenshots

Tile4 screens
SubAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tile at none against SubAlert's 1. Tile also leads on ads (none vs shown). SubAlert's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence 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. SubAlert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Tile versus SubAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTileSubAlert
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxel Alvarez鲁 黄

In-app purchases

None

Tile

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SubAlert

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Tile free?
Tile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubAlert free?
SubAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tile or SubAlert have ads?
SubAlert shows ads; Tile does not.
Which is updated more often, Tile or SubAlert?
Tile ships an update fortnightly, and SubAlert fortnightly. Most recently, Tile was updated on October 25, 2026 and SubAlert on October 28, 2026.

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