Comparison

SubMonitor vs Friendly Expense

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

Head to head
About

SubMonitor

Features
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Subscription Tracker Take control of your subscriptions and recurring payments with a clean, simple, and privacy-first iOS app. Subscription Tracker helps you see exactly what you pay, when you pay, and how much it really costs over time — all in one place. No accounts. No tracking. No clutter. Key Features Total Monthly Cost Instantly see how much you spend every month, with automatic weekly and yearly breakdowns. Upcoming Bills Never forget a renewal again. Subscriptions due in the next 7 days are highlighted automatically. All Subscriptions, Organized View all your subscriptions in a clean list with prices, billing cycles, and next due dates. Visual Customization Assign colors to each subscription for quick recognition and a more personal experience. Easy Editing Add, edit, or remove subscriptions in seconds with a simple, intuitive interface. Privacy First Your data stays on your device. No accounts required No personal data collected No tracking No analytics Subscription Tracker respects your privacy by design. Perfect For Anyone tired of forgotten subscriptions Managing streaming services, apps, or memberships Keeping monthly expenses under control Users who appreciate clean, native iOS design Designed for iOS Built with SwiftUI, Subscription Tracker feels fast, modern, and at home on iPhone — supporting Light & Dark Mode seamlessly. Take control of your subscriptions today. Clear costs. No surprises.

About

Friendly Expense

Features
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Keep all your daily expenses organized and private—or share them with family and friends. Log expenses in seconds, set monthly budgets, collaborate on group spending, and track across 150+ currencies with automatic conversion. Understand your spending with beautiful charts and reports—all working offline, with optional cloud sync for shared groups and Google Drive backup. What you can do Add expenses fast: Quick categories, voice input, receipt scanning, and clean UI Share with family: Create shared groups with real-time cloud sync Multi-currency support: Track in 150+ currencies with automatic conversion Manage budgets: Set monthly limits and see remaining balance at a glance Analyze spending: Daily trends, category pie charts, group breakdowns, and summaries Export & share: One-tap export to PDF, Excel (XLSX), or CSV Backup & restore: Secure your data with Google Drive (optional) Stay on track: Smart notifications and reminders Works anywhere: Offline-first with local storage, optional cloud sync for groups Multi-language & themes: Light/Dark mode and responsive design Key features Expense list with search, filters, and categories (Food, Transport, Bills, etc.) Shared expense groups with real-time collaboration 150+ currencies with automatic exchange rate conversion Recurring expenses and quick suggestions for faster entry Detailed "Reports & Analytics" with weekly/monthly insights Budget alerts: Safe spending indicators and overspend warnings Data export for reporting, sharing, or tax purposes Backup/restore to Google Drive to protect your data Built with reliability: Local database, crash reporting, and remote configuration Why you'll love it Clean, modern interface that makes tracking effortless Share expenses with family—no more "who paid what?" confusion Multi-currency tracking perfect for travel and international transactions Clear budget progress and remaining amount Powerful yet simple analytics to reveal spending patterns Your data stays with you; cloud features are optional Privacy Offline-first: Your personal data is stored locally on your device Optional cloud sync for shared groups only (with your permission) Optional backup to your own Google Drive No unnecessary permissions Ideal for Personal finance tracking and budgeting Family expense sharing—household bills, groceries, utilities Roommate expense splitting—rent, shared costs, group purchases Travel groups—trips with friends, vacations, adventures International spending—multi-currency tracking with conversion Business expenses—track spending across currencies and categories Savings goals and financial planning Start tracking today—spend smarter, save more, and stay in control—whether solo or together. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SubMonitor3 screens
Friendly Expense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SubMonitor at none against Friendly Expense's 3. SubMonitor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Friendly Expense's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price 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. Friendly Expense sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SubMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubMonitor ships an update daily, Friendly Expense fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
SubMonitor versus Friendly Expense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubMonitorFriendly Expense
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrian SomesanMOHAN SHIWAKOTI

In-app purchases

None

SubMonitor

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Friendly Expense

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$9.99

Questions

Is SubMonitor free?
SubMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Friendly Expense free?
Friendly Expense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubMonitor or Friendly Expense have ads?
Friendly Expense shows ads; SubMonitor does not.
Which is updated more often, SubMonitor or Friendly Expense?
SubMonitor ships an update daily, and Friendly Expense fortnightly. Most recently, SubMonitor was updated on September 17, 2026 and Friendly Expense on July 23, 2026.

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