Comparison

Sub buddy vs SubBalance

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

Head to head
About

Sub buddy

Features
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Description Take control of your subscriptions with Subuddy, the simple app that helps you track recurring payments, upcoming renewals, and free trials in one place. From streaming services and cloud storage to mobile plans, software, gyms, and apps, Subuddy gives you a clear view of what you pay, when you pay it, and how much it all adds up to over time. Why Subuddy? Subscriptions are easy to start and hard to remember. Small recurring charges can quickly pile up without you noticing. Subuddy helps you stay organized, avoid unwanted renewals, and understand your monthly and yearly spending at a glance. What you can do with Subuddy Track all your subscriptions in one place See upcoming renewals before they happen Monitor monthly and yearly costs Keep an eye on free trials Organize subscriptions clearly and simply Understand where your money goes Built for clarity Subuddy is designed to make subscription tracking effortless. No clutter, no confusion — just a clean and intuitive way to manage your recurring expenses. Whether you want to cut unnecessary spending, stay ahead of renewal dates, or simply get a better overview of your budget, Subuddy helps you stay in control. Start tracking your subscriptions today with Subuddy.

About

SubBalance

Features
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SubBalance helps you track your subscriptions, manage recurring payments, and see how upcoming renewals may affect your account balances. Add your subscriptions, link them to payment accounts, and get a clear view of what is due next. Whether you use a bank account, credit card, prepaid card, gift card, shared account, or family budget, SubBalance helps you understand where your money is going before payments happen. Track all your recurring costs in one place: • Add subscriptions with amount, currency, renewal date, and billing frequency • Link subscriptions to payment accounts • See upcoming charges in a simple calendar view • Project future account balances based on renewals • Track billing history and past renewals • Monitor subscription price changes over time • Organize subscriptions by personal or shared spaces • Invite others to shared spaces with invite codes • Import subscriptions from CSV or screenshots • Use guest mode without creating an account Plan ahead with balance projections: SubBalance does more than list your subscriptions. It helps you see how each upcoming renewal affects your accounts, so you can spot when a prepaid card, gift card, or payment account may run low. Built for real-life subscription habits: Use SubBalance for streaming services, cloud storage, software tools, gym memberships, mobile plans, gaming subscriptions, family accounts, and more. SubBalance Pro unlocks: • Unlimited subscriptions • Unlimited payment accounts • Unlimited spaces • Email import • Ad-free experience Stay ahead of your recurring payments with SubBalance.

Screenshots

Sub buddy4 screens
SubBalance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sub buddy at none against SubBalance's 2. Sub buddy also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. SubBalance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sub buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Sub buddy versus SubBalance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSub buddySubBalance
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre JacquelValentin Devigne

In-app purchases

None

Sub buddy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SubBalance

Subscriptions2
  • SubBalance Pro$1.991 Month
  • SubBalance Pro$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Sub buddy free?
Sub buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubBalance free?
SubBalance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sub buddy or SubBalance have ads?
SubBalance shows ads; Sub buddy does not.

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