Comparison

Kontrol vs Renewa

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

Head to head
About

Kontrol

Features
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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/

About

Renewa

Features
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Take control of your recurring subscriptions. Renewa tracks Netflix, Spotify, iCloud, gym memberships, and every other service you pay for — all in one private, beautifully designed app. WHY RENEWA • Never get surprised by a renewal again • See exactly where your money goes every month • Stop paying for subscriptions you forgot about • 100% private — your data stays on your device KEY FEATURES • Smart renewal reminders (3-day, 2-day, 1-day alerts) • Monthly spending dashboard with category breakdown • Advanced analytics with yearly projections • Smart budgets with over-spend warnings • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Siri Shortcuts — "Hey Siri, what's my monthly spending?" • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac • 50+ pre-filled service templates (Netflix, Spotify, Claude Pro, Adobe CC, and more) • Dark mode and premium themes FREE VS PRO Free: Track up to 5 subscriptions, renewal reminders, iCloud sync. Pro: Unlimited subscriptions, analytics, budgets, widgets, Siri, priority support. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Renewa Pro Monthly — $3.99 / month • Renewa Pro Yearly — $19.99 / year (save 58%) • Renewa Pro Lifetime — $49.99 one-time purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Monthly and Yearly subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://renewa.zukasoft.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kontrol4 screens
Renewa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Renewa at weekly against Kontrol's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Kontrol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Renewa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kontrol ships an update every 2 months, Renewa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Kontrol versus Renewa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKontrolRenewa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaceo BasseKaan Bas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kontrol

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Renewa

Subscriptions2
  • Renewa Pro Yearly$3.991 Month
  • Renewa Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Renewa$49.99

Questions

Is Kontrol free?
Kontrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Renewa free?
Renewa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kontrol or Renewa have ads?
Neither Kontrol nor Renewa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kontrol or Renewa?
Kontrol ships an update every 2 months, and Renewa weekly. Most recently, Kontrol was updated on October 18, 2026 and Renewa on October 24, 2026.

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