Comparison

Subscription Manager vs SubsTracker

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

Head to head
About

Subscription Manager

Features
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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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SubsTracker

Features
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"Wait, how much am I actually paying for subscriptions this month?" Streaming services, music, cloud storage, AI tools... before you know it, subscriptions are everywhere. Payment dates are all over the place, and you have no idea what the total adds up to. Sound familiar? SubsTracker is the app that brings all your subscriptions and recurring expenses together in one place. See your next payment date at a glance and let the app automatically calculate your monthly total. No more forgotten payments or surprise charges. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Key Features โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” โ—† Cloud Sync Your subscriptions sync seamlessly across iPhone and iPad via cloud. Add on one device, see it on all. Your data is always up to date, no matter which device you pick up. โ—† Family Sharing Share subscription information with family members through cloud. Keep everyone in the loop on household expenses. One premium purchase covers your entire family through Apple's Family Sharing. โ—† App Lock Protect your financial data with Face ID or Touch ID. Your subscription details stay private, even on shared devices. โ—† Quick & Easy Setup Get started in seconds by choosing from presets of popular services. Custom entries are fully supported too. Just enter a URL, and SubsTracker automatically fetches the service name and icon for you. โ—† Payment Reminders Receive notifications the day before and the day of each payment. Never accidentally forget to cancel a subscription again. โ—† Flexible Billing Cycles Monthly, yearly, bi-weekly, bi-monthly, semi-annual โ€” whatever your billing cycle, SubsTracker handles it. Custom cycles are supported too, so every subscription fits perfectly. โ—† Multi-Currency Support Use international services with confidence. Register subscriptions in their original currency, and SubsTracker automatically converts everything to your base currency. Exchange rates are updated automatically. โ—† Spending at a Glance Your total cost is automatically calculated on a monthly basis, so you always know exactly how much you're spending on subscriptions. Payment history is recorded automatically, making it easy to track your spending over time. โ—† Archive Temporarily paused a service? Move it to the archive. Restore it anytime, or permanently delete it when you're done. โ—† Beautiful Design Frosted-glass card designs with unique theme colors for each service create an interface that's a pleasure to use. Full dark mode support with neon glow effects included. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Perfect For You If... โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” - You've lost track of how many subscriptions you have - You want to know your total monthly subscription spend - You tend to forget payment dates - You use international services and want everything in one place - You want your subscription data synced across all your Apple devices - You'd like to share subscription management with family members - You're looking to review your recurring expenses and save money โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Take control of your recurring expenses with SubsTracker. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://rainbow-of-apps.web.app/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Subscription Manager4 screens
SubsTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Subscription Manager and SubsTracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SubsTracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Subscription Manager versus SubsTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscription ManagerSubsTracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilal SevincNoriaki Togashi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Subscription Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Costr Pro$4.997 Days
  • Costr Pro$14.991 Year
1 purchases

SubsTracker

One-time1
  • Premium : One-Time Purchase Plan$1.99

Questions

Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubsTracker free?
SubsTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subscription Manager or SubsTracker have ads?
Neither Subscription Manager nor SubsTracker shows ads.

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