# Subscription tracker vs Penny Pilot

The clearest difference is rating: Penny Pilot at 5.0 against Subscription tracker's 3.7. Penny Pilot also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Subscription tracker's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscription tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Penny Pilot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Penny Pilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Subscription tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Penny Pilot's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscription tracker | Penny Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-tracker-manager/id6756668996/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-pilot-expense-tracker/id6792482120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdessamad Elguarnaoui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848440852) | [Babak Ramazanilar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792482122) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscription tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-tracker-manager/id6756668996)

Manage all your recurring expenses in one place. Automatically monitor direct debits, standing orders, and subscriptions to avoid forgotten charges and save money. Get smart calendar views, trial alerts, and custom reminders for upcoming payments.

**Highlights:** Universal tracking for 500+ services, Smart calendar for upcoming payments, Direct debit and standing order monitoring, Trial period alerts, Customizable payment reminders, Spending insights by category, Family sharing for subscriptions

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### Penny Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penny-pilot-expense-tracker/id6792482120)

This app offers private, offline expense tracking without requiring accounts or bank linking. It provides detailed spending breakdowns, budget setting, and optional advanced features like multi-currency support and AI-powered insights.

**Highlights:** Private, offline expense tracking, No account or bank linking required, Detailed spending breakdowns, Budget setting and tracking, Multi-currency support, On-device AI insights, Card expiration reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscription tracker free?

Subscription tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Penny Pilot free?

Penny Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subscription tracker or Penny Pilot?

Penny Pilot is rated higher. Subscription tracker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Penny Pilot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Subscription tracker or Penny Pilot have ads?

Neither Subscription tracker nor Penny Pilot shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*