# Subscription Manager vs CardStack

The clearest difference is rating: Subscription Manager at 5.0 against CardStack's 4.5. Subscription Manager also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). CardStack's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 3) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CardStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subscription Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CardStack has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Subscription Manager's written reviews are positive against 94% of CardStack's.

Subscription Manager ships an update every 3 days, CardStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subscription Manager | CardStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-niro/id6758259513/reviews)** | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardstack-credit-card-tracker/id6759270863/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#171** |
| Size | 6 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vidisha Srivastava](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799739621) | [SPACE ROBOTS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877786048) |

## What reviewers say

### Subscription Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subscription-manager-niro/id6758259513)

Easily track all your recurring payments and subscriptions in one place. Get notified before your next billing date and understand your monthly spending. Decide which services are worth keeping based on usage.

**Highlights:** Track all subscriptions, Payment reminders, Usage tracking, Spending overview, Custom categories, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription tracker - Sublime | $9.99 | one-time |


### CardStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardstack-credit-card-tracker/id6759270863)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you maximize rewards and savings from your credit cards. It tracks perks, statement credits, and points, offering AI-powered advice to ensure your cards always pay you back more than they cost. Get personalized recommendations and automated offer management.

**Highlights:** Maximize cashback and offers, Track statement credits automatically, Redeem points at peak value, AI agent for personalized advice, See which card earns the most, Track points portfolio, Annual fee advisor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CardStack+ | $12.99 | per month |
| CardStack+ | $89.99 | per year |
| CardStack+ Lifetime | $239.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subscription Manager free?

Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CardStack free?

CardStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subscription Manager or CardStack?

Subscription Manager is rated higher. Subscription Manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CardStack averages 4.5 from 53 ratings.

### Do Subscription Manager or CardStack have ads?

Neither Subscription Manager nor CardStack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subscription Manager or CardStack?

Subscription Manager ships an update every 3 days, and CardStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Subscription Manager was updated on October 31, 2026 and CardStack on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*