SubGuard vs NextSub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SubGuard
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SubGuard gives you a clear view of what you spend on subscriptions. Add the services you use, record their cost, billing cycle, and next renewal date, then keep everything in one simple private view. SubGuard Free lets you manage up to 5 subscriptions, receive standard reminders, view your renewal calendar, and see monthly and yearly totals. SubGuard Pro is a one-time purchase with no recurring subscription. Unlock unlimited subscriptions, advanced spending analytics, CSV export, subscription sharing, and custom reminders.
NextSub
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Lost track of your subscriptions? Netflix, Spotify, iCloud, fitness apps – monthly costs add up fast. NextSub helps you manage all your subscriptions in one place. What NextSub offers: - Track all your subscriptions in one clear overview - See exactly how much you spend monthly, yearly, or weekly - Identify unused subscriptions and save money
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SubGuard at weekly against NextSub's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SubGuard ships an update weekly, NextSub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubGuard | NextSub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Medri | Patrick Bender |
In-app purchases
SubGuard
No in-app purchases
NextSub
No in-app purchases
