Comparison

Subscriptions vs Minus.

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

Head to head
About

Subscriptions

Features
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How many subscriptions are you paying for without noticing? Subly keeps an eye on them for you: it warns you before every renewal, shows you what you really spend, and gives you a direct link to cancel what you no longer use. STAY IN CONTROL • Add your subscriptions in seconds from a catalog of 100+ services • Can't remember the billing date? We estimate it — you confirm with one tap when the charge arrives • Renewal countdowns on your home screen: see instantly what's about to cost you • Home Screen widget and real-time alerts on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island on renewal day ACTUALLY SAVE MONEY • Notifications before every renewal: decide whether to keep or cancel • Direct link to the cancellation page of major services • When you cancel, Subly shows how much you've freed up every year • Money Coach AI: advice tailored to YOUR subscriptions, weekly saving challenges and streaks KNOW WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES • Monthly and yearly spending always in sight • Category charts, 2-5 year projections and saving suggestions • Monthly budget with alerts • iCloud sync across your devices SUBLY PRO Try every feature free for 3 days, then pick the annual plan (save 74%) or the weekly one. The free plan includes tracking for 3 subscriptions with renewal notifications. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime from your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://zdrilichivan.github.io/subly/terms_en.html Privacy Policy: https://zdrilichivan.github.io/subly/privacy-policy-en.html

About

Minus.

Features
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Tired of subscription trackers that demand your bank login and charge you a monthly fee? Meet Minus. Minus. is a brutalist, privacy-first subscription manager that helps you calculate your true monthly burn rate without ever compromising your data. KEY FEATURES: • 100% Offline & Private: Your financial data never leaves your device. We use Apple's native secure storage. • No Bank Logins: Add your subscriptions manually for total control and security. • True Monthly Burn Rate: Automatically converts yearly and weekly subscriptions into a clear monthly cost. • Smart Push Reminders: Get notified exactly 3 days before a subscription renews so you can cancel in time. • Brutalist Minimal Design: A distraction-free, lightning-fast interface with full Dark Mode support. MINUS. PRO (One-Time Purchase): We hate subscription fatigue as much as you do. Upgrade to Minus. Pro with a single, one-time payment to unlock unlimited subscription tracking and secure your data with Face ID / Touch ID. Track subscriptions, not your data.

Screenshots

Subscriptions4 screens
Minus.4 screens

Verdict

The call

Subscriptions and Minus. are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Subscriptions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Minus. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subscriptions ships an update every 2 weeks, Minus. every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Subscriptions versus Minus.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscriptionsMinus.
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan ZdrilichJohanna Hoppe

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Subscriptions

Subscriptions2
  • Subly Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Subly Pro Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
1 purchases

Minus.

One-time1
  • Pro for ever$4.99

Questions

Is Subscriptions free?
Subscriptions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minus. free?
Minus. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subscriptions or Minus. have ads?
Neither Subscriptions nor Minus. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subscriptions or Minus.?
Subscriptions ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minus. every 9 days. Most recently, Subscriptions was updated on October 4, 2026 and Minus. on October 12, 2026.

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