Comparison

SubsTracker vs SubBye

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

Head to head
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SubsTracker

Features
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"Wait, how much am I actually paying for subscriptions this month?" Streaming services, music, cloud storage, AI tools... before you know it, subscriptions are everywhere. Payment dates are all over the place, and you have no idea what the total adds up to. Sound familiar? SubsTracker is the app that brings all your subscriptions and recurring expenses together in one place. See your next payment date at a glance and let the app automatically calculate your monthly total. No more forgotten payments or surprise charges. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Key Features β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” β—† Cloud Sync Your subscriptions sync seamlessly across iPhone and iPad via cloud. Add on one device, see it on all. Your data is always up to date, no matter which device you pick up. β—† Family Sharing Share subscription information with family members through cloud. Keep everyone in the loop on household expenses. One premium purchase covers your entire family through Apple's Family Sharing. β—† App Lock Protect your financial data with Face ID or Touch ID. Your subscription details stay private, even on shared devices. β—† Quick & Easy Setup Get started in seconds by choosing from presets of popular services. Custom entries are fully supported too. Just enter a URL, and SubsTracker automatically fetches the service name and icon for you. β—† Payment Reminders Receive notifications the day before and the day of each payment. Never accidentally forget to cancel a subscription again. β—† Flexible Billing Cycles Monthly, yearly, bi-weekly, bi-monthly, semi-annual β€” whatever your billing cycle, SubsTracker handles it. Custom cycles are supported too, so every subscription fits perfectly. β—† Multi-Currency Support Use international services with confidence. Register subscriptions in their original currency, and SubsTracker automatically converts everything to your base currency. Exchange rates are updated automatically. β—† Spending at a Glance Your total cost is automatically calculated on a monthly basis, so you always know exactly how much you're spending on subscriptions. Payment history is recorded automatically, making it easy to track your spending over time. β—† Archive Temporarily paused a service? Move it to the archive. Restore it anytime, or permanently delete it when you're done. β—† Beautiful Design Frosted-glass card designs with unique theme colors for each service create an interface that's a pleasure to use. Full dark mode support with neon glow effects included. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Perfect For You If... β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” - You've lost track of how many subscriptions you have - You want to know your total monthly subscription spend - You tend to forget payment dates - You use international services and want everything in one place - You want your subscription data synced across all your Apple devices - You'd like to share subscription management with family members - You're looking to review your recurring expenses and save money β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Take control of your recurring expenses with SubsTracker. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://rainbow-of-apps.web.app/privacy_policy

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SubBye

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Stop overpaying for subscriptions you forgot about. SubBye helps you track every recurring charge in one beautiful place so you always know what you’re paying, when you’re paying, and where your money goes. STAY IN CONTROL See your monthly and yearly spending at a glance Break down your subscriptions and understand exactly where your money goes Get reminders before each charge no more surprise bills TRACK EVERYTHING Contains 40+ popular services with logos built in Add your own subscriptions anything that bills on a schedule Calendar view of upcoming charges Category breakdown of your spending Payment method tracking Track canceled subscriptions and see your savings PRIVATE SIMPLE YOURS No ads No account required Secure iCloud sync across your devices DESIGNED FOR YOU Home screen widgets for quick insights Clean minimal design Download SubBye today and take back control of your subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SubsTracker4 screens
SubBye4 screens

Verdict

The call

SubsTracker and SubBye are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SubsTracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SubBye sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SubsTracker versus SubBye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubsTrackerSubBye
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoriaki TogashiCharles Zimmerlin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SubsTracker

One-time1
  • Premium : One-Time Purchase Plan$1.99
2 purchases

SubBye

Subscriptions2
  • SubBye+ Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SubBye+ Year$19.991 Year

Questions

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

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