Kontrol vs Subscription Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Kontrol
Manage all your recurring payments in one place without linking bank accounts. Get timely reminders before renewals and track your annual spending on subscriptions. Your data remains private and on your device.
- Subscription overview
- Renewal reminders
- Privacy-focused, no bank link
- Offline functionality
- Cost tracking
- Categorization
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Keep every subscription in check, without handing over your bank details. Kontrol shows all your subscriptions at a glance: what they cost, when they are due, and how much you spend on them in a year. Unlike apps that read your bank account, Kontrol keeps your data on your device. PRIVACY FIRST ⢠No bank connection ⢠No account to create ⢠Your data stays on your device ⢠Works offline too EVERY SUBSCRIPTION AT A GLANCE ⢠Streaming, music, gym, phone plan and the rest, in one place ⢠A calendar of every payment, day by day ⢠Monthly and yearly cost, always in view ⢠Categories to sort your fixed expenses NEVER BILLED BY SURPRISE ⢠A reminder before each renewal, at the time you choose ⢠Pause a subscription, or follow the steps to cancel it ⢠Added in one tap: popular services like Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, YouTube Premium or ChatGPT are already in the list CLEAR AND SIMPLE ⢠A clean design, with no long setup ⢠Light and dark mode ⢠Local reminders, right on your iPhone PERFECT FOR anyone who wants to keep their spending in check without giving an app their bank login. WHY KONTROL? ⢠No account, no bank connection ⢠Your data stays yours ⢠You see what your subscriptions really cost per year ⢠A reminder before it gets expensive Free: 7 subscriptions | Pro: unlimited, iCloud Sync, custom categories, CSV export Stop paying for subscriptions you forgot about. Kontrol puts your privacy first. Privacy Policy: https://maceobasse.com/kontrol/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Subscription Manager
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Costr is best subscription tracker and money saving app. Why Costr is best? - Track all your subscriptions with few taps - Get reminders before trial ends and renewals. - Monitor your spendings for subscriptions with comprehensive insights - 100% Private. Your data stays on your device. We don't collect any of your data. Costr makes easy to managing all subscriptions from one spot Costr Pro: Join thousands using Costr Pro with unlimited subscription tracking and unlock spending insights. **Please be aware that any service icons or logos displayed in the app are not owned by, nor affiliated with, Subscription Manager - Costy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Kontrol and Subscription Manager are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters ā price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kontrol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Subscription Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kontrol ships an update every 2 months, Subscription Manager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kontrol | Subscription Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Maceo Basse | Bilal Sevinc |
In-app purchases
Kontrol
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Lifetime$24.99
Subscription Manager
- Costr Pro$4.997 Days
- Costr Pro$14.991 Year









