Comparison

Subs Diary vs HourSpend

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

Head to head
About

Subs Diary

Features
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"Here's how I caught the payments I'd forgotten about" — just by spotting the subscriptions I no longer used and cancelling them. Netflix. Spotify. That cloud storage from 2019. Three services you're still paying for every month — and you've stopped using two of them. Subs Diary shows you everything you pay for, how much it adds up to, and exactly when each renewal hits — so you can cancel before the money leaves your account. 【What Changes When You See It All at Once】 • No more "wait, I'm still paying for that?" moments • You actually know your monthly subscription spend — down to the cent • You catch renewal dates before they sneak past you • You stop paying for apps you forgot you downloaded 【Everything Subscriptions, Organized】 - Subscription Tracker — Add every service: streaming, music, gaming, cloud, and more - Monthly & Annual Totals — See your real recurring spend automatically calculated - Renewal Reminders — 3-day advance notifications. Cancel before it renews. - Visual Stats — A pie chart breaks your spending down by category. Spot the waste instantly. - Stored on Your Device — Your subscription list is saved on your device. "I tried tracking subscriptions in a spreadsheet. I kept it updated for maybe two weeks." — A spreadsheet doesn't remind you. It won't tell you a renewal is in 3 days. This app does — automatically, without you having to remember to check. "I'll just check my bank statement." — Your bank shows what already happened. This shows what's coming. "I signed up for a free trial and forgot to cancel." — Register it with the trial's end date as the renewal date. You'll get a reminder before the charge hits — enough time to decide if you want to keep it or cut it. "Do the reminders actually work?" — Yes. By default, your phone gets a notification 3 days before every renewal (you can change the timing). No more opening your bank app and wondering why there's a new charge. "Is my financial data safe?" — Your subscription list is stored on your device. No bank connection. No login required. "Am I imagining how hard it is to cancel?" — No. In 2025, the FTC sued Uber over Uber One — 28 million subscribers signed up in one tap, while cancelling required up to 23 screens and 32 actions. That's the industry you're up against. Subs Diary is built for the opposite: see every subscription, cancel before it renews, no maze required. "My bank statement shows charges I don't even recognize — I can't tell which service they're from." — When you register a service in Subs Diary, you give it a name you'll recognize. AMZN*PRIME becomes Amazon Prime in your list. The next time a charge you can't place shows up, your registered list tells you exactly what it is. "Do I need to pay?" — Up to 5 subscriptions, renewal reminders, totals and stats are free. Premium removes ads and the 5-subscription limit. Price shown before you commit. 【Premium Plan】 See in-app for pricing. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before renewal. Privacy Policy: https://subs-tracker-prod.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://subs-tracker-prod.web.app/terms.html Download now — find out what you're actually paying for. You might also like - CashTally - Money Counter: Close the Register in 15 Min - Day Ritual – Daily Habits: One Goal. AI Builds Your Day. - FridgeCook AI - Recipe Finder: 3-Second Recipe. No Thinking. Search for these apps by name on the App Store.

About

HourSpend

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What if every price tag had a duration? HourSpend converts every expense into the work hours it really cost you. Your $5 coffee? 23 minutes of your Tuesday. Rent? 5 days a month. Once you see it, you can't unsee it. MEET VANTI Your in-app assistant — a gold pocket watch with opinions. Ask her "can I afford this?" and she'll answer in hours, not spreadsheets. She notices when food eats half your week. Celebrates when you keep an hour. Never lectures. SMART EXPENSE TRACKING • Log in seconds — type, speak, or scan receipts • 10+ categories with auto-detection • Installment tracker with interest shown in work hours • Bought / Thinking / Passed — a decision framework before you spend BUDGET THAT MAKES SENSE • Monthly limits by category with time-based warnings • Subscription tracker with renewal alerts • Streak counter for conscious-spending days • Savings pools tied to real goals AI-POWERED INSIGHTS • Vanti chat — real answers from your real data • Proactive observations when patterns matter • Privacy-respecting: your data stays yours BUILT FOR LIFE, NOT JUST NUMBERS • 14 languages at 100% coverage • Multi-currency with live exchange rates • Home-screen widget with today's hours • Full accessibility support FREE TO START Core tracking is free. Premium unlocks Vanti chat, unlimited custom categories, subscription alerts, and advanced analytics. Money is just time, exchanged. Start counting the real cost. ↓ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Subs Diary4 screens
HourSpend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HourSpend at none against Subs Diary's shown. Subs Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Subs Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and HourSpend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subs Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, HourSpend every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Subs Diary versus HourSpend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubs DiaryHourSpend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohito KiiGencay ALLA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Subs Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly - Subs Diary7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual - Subs Diary7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
3 purchases

HourSpend

Subscriptions3
  • Vantag Premium Monthly EN7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Vantag Premium Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Vantag Premium EN7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Subs Diary free?
Subs Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HourSpend free?
HourSpend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subs Diary or HourSpend have ads?
Subs Diary shows ads; HourSpend does not.
Which is updated more often, Subs Diary or HourSpend?
Subs Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and HourSpend every 2 months. Most recently, Subs Diary was updated on November 5, 2026 and HourSpend on November 9, 2026.

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