Comparison

SubDisplay vs VAT Calc

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

Head to head
About

SubDisplay

Features
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Know what you pay for. SubDisplay keeps all your subscriptions in one clear place, so renewals never catch you out. See your monthly and yearly total at a glance, which subscriptions renew soon, and which are active or paused. Add a subscription with its name, price, billing cycle and renewal date, and SubDisplay does the rest. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See your total monthly and yearly spend on subscriptions • Get a reminder a week before and the day before each renewal • Spot what's renewing soon with a clear days-left badge • Search, filter by active or paused, and sort your list • Recognise each subscription at a glance with a colour badge • Import the Apple services that iOS makes available to apps • Works on iPhone and iPad FREE TO START, PRO IF YOU WANT IT Track up to 3 subscriptions free. Unlock SubDisplay Pro once, with no subscription, for unlimited subscriptions. Restore your purchase any time from Settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads and no tracking. Your subscriptions stay on your device. SubDisplay does not connect to your bank. SubDisplay shows what you enter. It is not financial advice.

About

VAT Calc

Features
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The VAT Calc – VAT Calculator is a clean, fast, and accurate VAT calculator designed for professionals, freelancers, and anyone who needs reliable VAT calculations on the go. Whether you’re adding VAT, removing VAT, or checking rates across countries, The VAT Calc gives you instant, transparent breakdowns — with no clutter and no confusion. Key Features: • Add or Remove VAT instantly • Accurate breakdowns: Net, VAT, and Total • Up-to-date VAT rates for the UK, EU, and some Non‑EU countries • Automatic currency symbols per country • Simple country & rate selection • Clean, finance‑grade interface inspired by modern banking apps • Offline‑friendly once rates are loaded • Free to download Built for Business: Perfect for small business owners, freelancers, contractors, accountants, and online sellers who need quick and reliable VAT calculations. Clear & Transparent: Every calculation clearly shows the net amount, VAT amount, total, and the exact rate used. Always Current: VAT rates are loaded from trusted sources and can be refreshed at any time. Free with Ads: The app is 100% free to download and supported by unobtrusive ads. Disclaimer: VAT rates are provided for general information only and may not apply to all goods or services. Always verify with official guidance.

Screenshots

SubDisplay4 screens
VAT Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VAT Calc at none against SubDisplay's 1. VAT Calc also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SubDisplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VAT Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubDisplay ships an update weekly, VAT Calc every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SubDisplay versus VAT Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubDisplayVAT Calc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen Picot1BIGRIG Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SubDisplay

One-time1
  • SubDisplay Pro$0.99
None

VAT Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SubDisplay free?
SubDisplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VAT Calc free?
VAT Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SubDisplay or VAT Calc have ads?
Neither SubDisplay nor VAT Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubDisplay or VAT Calc?
SubDisplay ships an update weekly, and VAT Calc every 3 days. Most recently, SubDisplay was updated on November 9, 2026 and VAT Calc on October 31, 2026.

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