Comparison

Sub vs SubSave

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

Head to head
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!

About

SubSave

Features
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SubSave helps you take full control of your subscriptions and avoid unnecessary charges. Never miss a payment. Never pay for what you don’t use. See your payments on a calendar • View all upcoming charges in a clear calendar • Instantly know when you’ll be charged • Plan ahead and avoid surprises Track everything • Add subscriptions in seconds • Support monthly, yearly, and custom billing cycles • See all your payments in one place Stay ahead of payments • Get reminders before charges happen • View upcoming payments clearly • Avoid unexpected fees Understand your spending • Monthly and yearly spending overview • Category-based breakdown • Know exactly where your money goes Smart savings (Pro) • Predict future subscription costs • Identify spending trends automatically • Advanced reminder settings Sync across devices (Pro) • iCloud sync support • Access your data anywhere • Secure and private Clean. Simple. Built to help you save money. Start saving money today with SubSave. Terms of Use: https://diablotin001.github.io/terms_of_use_subsave.html Privacy Policy: https://diablotin001.github.io/privacy_subsave.html

Screenshots

Sub3 screens
SubSave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SubSave at none against Sub's shown. Sub's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Sub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SubSave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sub ships an update every 8 days, SubSave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sub versus SubSave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubSubSave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTaisei Matsuo建春 张

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sub

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$2.99
2 purchases

SubSave

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Sub free?
Sub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubSave free?
SubSave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sub or SubSave have ads?
Sub shows ads; SubSave does not.
Which is updated more often, Sub or SubSave?
Sub ships an update every 8 days, and SubSave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sub was updated on May 28, 2026 and SubSave on September 8, 2026.

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