Comparison

SubList vs Renewals

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

Head to head
About

SubList

Manage your recurring expenses with this private subscription tracker. It offers reminders, calendar views, and detailed spending breakdowns to help you avoid surprise renewals and control your budget. Import subscriptions easily and sync across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Track subscriptions with price, cycle, category
  • Import from screenshots and App Store
  • Renewal reminders and calendar views
  • Spending dashboards and trend charts
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Export data to CSV
Features
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SubList helps you track subscriptions, see your monthly and yearly spending, and get reminders before payments are due. Keep streaming services, apps, cloud storage, and other recurring payments in one place on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Track your subscriptions - Record prices, currencies, billing cycles, renewal dates, categories, notes, and website links. - Add subscriptions yourself or import them from screenshots and the App Store. Check the details before saving. Plan renewals and understand spending - Choose when to receive renewal reminders. See upcoming payments in a calendar or a list sorted by due date. - Check monthly and yearly totals, spending trends, and breakdowns by category and payment method. Sync, export, and share - Sync across your Apple devices with iCloud. - Add payment dates to Apple Calendar and Reminders. - Export CSV files or share spending reports as posters or receipts. Pro Features - Unlimited subscriptions: go beyond the free plan's 3 active subscriptions. - Cloud reminders: automatically deliver additional renewal reminders when local reminder capacity is full. - Extra controls: turn off usage analytics and hide the SubList footnote on shared reports. - Use Pro on your devices with the same App Store account. Cloud delivery: reminders must be enabled, and notification permission and internet access are required. Reminder titles and messages are uploaded for cloud delivery. Privacy - No need to sign up for any account. - Sync subscription records through iCloud with your Apple ID. - Limited purchase, app activity, crash, device identifier, and Apple Ads attribution data may be used for subscriptions, app reliability, and campaign measurement; SubList does not track you across other companies' apps or websites Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Renewals

Features
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Take back control of your financial life with the ultimate subscription and recurring expense tracker. We make it easy to see exactly where your money is going every month. Key Features: • Smart Tracking: Easily add your favorite streaming, music, software, and gym memberships. We'll automatically calculate your next payment date. • Flexible Cycles: Supports weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, or completely custom billing periods. • Multi-Currency Support: Perfect for international services. Automatically converts any foreign currency into your local base currency using live exchange rates. • Home Screen Widgets: Keep upcoming bills front and center with beautifully designed Small, Medium, and Large widgets right on your Home Screen. • Custom Reminders: Get push notifications days in advance so you can decide whether to keep or cancel a service before getting billed. • iCloud Sync: Seamlessly and securely sync your subscription data across your iPhone and iPad. • Grouping & Folders: Organize your subscriptions into categories like Family, Work, or Entertainment for clearer insights. Download now, stop paying for things you don't use, and start saving money today! Other Content: Terms of Use: https://renewals.litotime.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://renewals.litotime.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SubList4 screens
Renewals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Renewals at 16.6 against SubList's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SubList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Renewals sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SubList versus Renewals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubListRenewals
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer圣罡 汤Xuefeng Huang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SubList

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$14.99
3 purchases

Renewals

Subscriptions2
  • Renewals Pro - HalfYear$0.996 Months
  • Renewals Pro - Yearly$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Renewals Pro - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is SubList free?
SubList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Renewals free?
Renewals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubList or Renewals have ads?
Neither SubList nor Renewals shows ads.

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