Comparison

Kontrol vs Billoop

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Subscription overview
  • Renewal reminders
  • Privacy-focused, no bank link
  • Offline functionality
  • Cost tracking
  • Categorization
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

Billoop

Features
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Billoop is a privacy-first tracker for subscriptions and free trials. Stay ahead of renewals, bill reminders, and recurring payments without linking a bank account. What's free Track up to 5 subscriptions, get reminders for 1 active trial, the full dashboard, dark mode, and private iCloud sync. Billoop Pro — $9.99 / year with a 3-day free trial, or $24.99 lifetime Unlimited subscriptions, unlimited trial reminders, receipt and screenshot scanning, bank statement import (PDF or photo, all on-device), custom app icons, and priority support. Add the services you already pay for, enter the renewal date, and see what is coming up next. Free trials get their own countdown view so you can cancel, convert, or decide before the paid plan begins. Why people use Billoop: - Dedicated trial countdowns with clear urgency states - Renewal reminders scheduled on your iPhone - Local currency totals for your real monthly spend - Manual entry, catalog shortcuts, notes, and payment details - Private by design: no account, no bank linking, no ads, no analytics - Private iCloud sync for your Apple ID account Billoop is built for students, international users, and anyone who wants control over recurring charges without handing a finance app their bank credentials. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kontrol4 screens
Billoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Billoop at every 4 days 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 Billoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kontrol ships an update every 2 months, Billoop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Kontrol versus Billoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKontrolBilloop
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB17 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMaceo BasseIsmat Babirli

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kontrol

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

Billoop

Subscriptions1
  • SnapSub Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • SnapSub Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Kontrol free?
Kontrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Billoop free?
Billoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kontrol or Billoop have ads?
Neither Kontrol nor Billoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kontrol or Billoop?
Kontrol ships an update every 2 months, and Billoop every 4 days. Most recently, Kontrol was updated on November 2, 2026 and Billoop on October 28, 2026.

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