Comparison

HomePulse vs Subscription Manager

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

Head to head
About

HomePulse

Monitor and manage your smart home devices with this diagnostic tool. It provides real-time insights into device performance, tracks changes, and helps troubleshoot issues before they become problems. Features include a home health score, battery monitoring, and offline Matter code storage.

Highlights
  • Home Health Score
  • Live Event Tracking
  • Battery Monitoring
  • Matter Vault (offline QR code storage)
  • Device Connectivity & Performance Checks
  • Party Mode for lights
Features
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Take control of your smart home with HomePulse, the essential diagnostic tool for HomeKit and Matter devices. Get real-time insights into your home's health, track device performance, and troubleshoot issues before they impact your daily life. HomePulse - Key Features: Home Health Score: Get an instant overview of your smart home’s performance. Live Event Tracking: See device state changes in real time with history. Battery Monitoring: Monitor battery levels and charging across all devices. Matter Vault: Securely store and scan Matter QR codes offline. Device Health: Check device connectivity and performance. Party Mode: Make lights dance to your music in real time. Please refer to the standard Apple End User Licensing Agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ We also follow the standard Apple Privacy Policy - https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

About

Subscription Manager

Effortlessly manage all your recurring payments and subscriptions in one place. Get alerts before trials expire and receive guidance to cancel unwanted services, helping you save money and stay organized.

Highlights
  • Track unlimited subscriptions and bills
  • Add from 405 pre-loaded services
  • Cancel assistant with step-by-step guides
  • Trial expiry protection with multiple warnings
  • Savings score and spending insights
  • Calendar view for renewals and bills
  • OCR for scanning bank statements and receipts
Features
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You're probably paying for subscriptions you forgot about. Censo finds them, tracks them, and helps you cancel the ones you don't need. 405 SERVICES, ONE TAP TO ADD Netflix, Spotify, iCloud, gym memberships, and 400+ more — price, billing cycle, and category pre-filled. No typing. CANCEL ASSISTANT Step-by-step cancel guides for 500+ services. Know exactly where to go and what to click. SAVINGS SCORE Your 0-100 score measuring how efficiently you manage subscriptions. Get tips to save more. TRIAL EXPIRY PROTECTION 3 warnings before you get charged: 3 days, 1 day, and morning of. Never pay for a forgotten trial. BILL TRACKING Track rent, utilities, insurance, loans — any recurring bill. Due dates, paid status, overdue reminders. CALENDAR VIEW Every renewal and bill on a monthly calendar. Know what's coming and when. INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS Category breakdowns, monthly trends, yearly projections. Spot price increases instantly. EVERYTHING INCLUDED: • Unlimited subscriptions and bills • Add from 405 pre-loaded services with one tap • Smart notifications before you're charged • Renewal calendar with payment dates • Cancel assistant with step-by-step guides • Savings score and spending insights • Trial expiry protection (3 warnings) • Scan bank statements & email receipts (OCR, 8 languages) • Import from CSV, screenshots, PDF, and email • Export to CSV and PDF • Home screen and lock screen widgets • iCloud and cloud sync across devices • Charts, trends, and price history • Multi-currency (17 currencies) • Custom lists (Personal, Family, Business) • 10 languages supported PRIVACY FIRST No bank login. No account linking. No data sharing. Everything on your device or your private iCloud. Privacy: https://sheboftek.github.io/censo/privacy.html Terms: https://sheboftek.github.io/censo/terms.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

HomePulse4 screens
Subscription Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HomePulse at 5.0 against Subscription Manager's 3.7. HomePulse also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). Subscription Manager's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. HomePulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Subscription Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HomePulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomePulse ships an update every 4 days, Subscription Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HomePulse versus Subscription Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomePulseSubscription Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge WoodMahmoud Shaaban

Customer experience

HomePulse

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Subscription Manager

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HomePulse

Subscriptions1
  • HomePulse - 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
3 purchases

Subscription Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Censo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Subscription & Bill Tracker Pro$49.99

Questions

Is HomePulse free?
HomePulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HomePulse or Subscription Manager?
HomePulse is rated higher. HomePulse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Subscription Manager averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do HomePulse or Subscription Manager have ads?
Neither HomePulse nor Subscription Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomePulse or Subscription Manager?
HomePulse ships an update every 4 days, and Subscription Manager fortnightly. Most recently, HomePulse was updated on October 7, 2026 and Subscription Manager on October 23, 2026.

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