Comparison

Subscription Manager vs Sub

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

Head to head
About

Subscription Manager

Effortlessly track and manage all your recurring subscription services in one centralized location. Visualize your monthly expenses, receive timely renewal reminders, and gain insights into your spending habits to avoid missed payments and forgotten cancellations.

Highlights
  • Visualize monthly and yearly spending
  • Payment renewal notifications
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Dark mode support
  • Customizable currency settings
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Subscription Manager – Easy "How much did I spend this month?" Substa makes it easy and smart to manage all your growing subscription services in one place. Visualize your monthly fixed costs and prevent missed payments or forgotten cancellations. A simple and beautiful design supports your household budget management. 【Key Features】 ■ Understand Spending at a Glance Automatically calculates total monthly and yearly spending. Visualize detailed analysis per payment cycle and spending ratios by category. ■ Payment Notifications Get notified when a renewal date approaches. Prevent unnecessary payments due to accidental renewals. You can customize the timing of notifications freely. ■ iCloud Sync Automatically sync data across multiple devices like iPhone and iPad. No hassle transferring data when changing models. Your data is stored in iCloud for privacy and peace of mind. ■ Secure & Safe Supports Face ID / Touch ID. Protect your important financial information securely with biometric authentication. ■ Other Useful Features ・Dark mode support ・Rich service icons ・Customize currency settings ・Add custom payment methods Manage your subscriptions more freely and smartly with Substa. Download now and start reviewing your fixed costs!

About

Sub

Features
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Clean up your monthly expenses with Sub-Scrub! Easily manage your subscriptions, track fixed costs, and prevent unwanted renewals with our privacy-focused tracker. [Why Sub-Scrub?] - Forgot to cancel a trial and got charged? - Don't know how much you spend on subscriptions in total? - Want to keep certain subscriptions private? Sub-Scrub solves these problems simply and securely. [Key Features] ◆ Visualize Your Expenses Automatically calculate your monthly and yearly total. Seeing the numbers is the first step to saving money. ◆ Renewal Reminders Get notified 3 days before a payment is due. Never pay for an unused service again. ◆ Secret Mode (Premium) Hide private subscriptions behind a passcode or FaceID. Includes a "Camouflage" feature to disguise notification messages as system updates, keeping your privacy secure even on the lock screen. ◆ Secure & Private All data is stored locally on your device. No external servers, no data leaks. [Get Started] Add your subscriptions now and start decluttering your fixed costs!

Screenshots

Subscription Manager4 screens
Sub3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Subscription Manager at none against Sub's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Subscription Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subscription Manager ships an update weekly, Sub every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Subscription Manager versus Sub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscription ManagerSub
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperTomoya ItoTaisei Matsuo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Subscription Manager

One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$1.99
1 purchases

Sub

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$2.99

Questions

Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sub free?
Sub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subscription Manager or Sub have ads?
Sub shows ads; Subscription Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Subscription Manager or Sub?
Subscription Manager ships an update weekly, and Sub every 8 days. Most recently, Subscription Manager was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sub on October 16, 2026.

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