Comparison

Tip Calc vs SubCost

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

Head to head
About

Tip Calc

Easily calculate and track your tipping habits with a modern interface. Features include customizable percentages, bill splitting, and detailed statistics. Save and categorize your tips across various services.

Highlights
  • Quick tip calculations
  • Customizable percentages
  • Bill splitting
  • Tip tracking and categorization
  • Weekly, monthly, yearly statistics
  • Multi-currency support
  • Export and import tip history
Features
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Tip Calc - Tracker makes tipping easy! Calculate tips instantly and track your tipping habits with a clean, modern interface. FEATURES: - Quick tip calculations with customizable percentages (0-50%) - Split bills among friends with per-person amounts - Service charge support (18% already on the bill? we show only what to add) - Save and categorize tips (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Salons & more) - Business vs personal tracking for expenses and reimbursements - Weekly, monthly, and yearly statistics - PDF expense reports for any month or year - Multi-currency support - Export and import your tip history Perfect for dining out, traveling, or simply tracking your generosity over time. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Your calculations happen on your device, and your saved entries are stored locally on your phone. The free version shows ads through Google AdMob; you can remove them anytime with the Pro upgrade. We don't run our own analytics or sell your data. See our Privacy Policy for full details. Subscription: TipCalc Pro — monthly, auto-renewing. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://snrgwa-bot.github.io/tipcalc-app/privacy.html

About

SubCost

Features
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Take control of your subscriptions with SubCost — the privacy-first expense tracker that keeps your data where it belongs: on your device. WHY SUBCOST? In a world of Netflix, Spotify, Adobe, and countless recurring services, it's easy to lose track of how much you spend each month. SubCost gives you a clear picture of your recurring costs and helps you cut waste. KEY FEATURES: • Track all your subscriptions in one place • Morning Pulse — daily renewal alerts and spending summary • Cash Flow Calendar — see the full month at a glance • Waste Analyzer — find and eliminate unnecessary costs • Opportunity Cost Engine — see what your savings could become • Smart notifications before each renewal • 100% private — all data stays on your device • No account needed, no tracking, no ads SUBCOST PRO: • Unlimited subscriptions • AI-powered Waste Detector • Advanced insights and analytics • Cash Flow Calendar with detailed breakdown Download SubCost and start saving today.

Screenshots

Tip Calc4 screens
SubCost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SubCost at none against Tip Calc's shown. SubCost also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Tip Calc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SubCost sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tip Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, SubCost every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Tip Calc versus SubCost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTip CalcSubCost
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDUMITRU BUMBUBENEDETTO RIBA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tip Calc

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Support$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Small Coffee$0.99
  • Large Coffee$2.99
3 purchases

SubCost

Subscriptions2
  • SubCost Premium - Mensile$2.991 Month
  • SubCost Premium - Annuale$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • SubCost Premium - Per Sempre$44.99

Questions

Is Tip Calc free?
Tip Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubCost free?
SubCost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tip Calc or SubCost have ads?
Tip Calc shows ads; SubCost does not.
Which is updated more often, Tip Calc or SubCost?
Tip Calc ships an update every 3 weeks, and SubCost every 5 days. Most recently, Tip Calc was updated on October 2, 2026 and SubCost on September 24, 2026.

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