# SubCost vs SubZero

The clearest difference is device support: SubCost at 3 against SubZero's 1. SubCost also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubCost sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SubZero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubCost ships an update every 5 days, SubZero every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubCost | SubZero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BENEDETTO RIBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868723944) | [ADOLPHE Alexandre](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781193691) |

## What reviewers say

### SubCost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subcost-subscription-tracker/id6758705901)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubCost Premium - Mensile | $2.99 | per month |
| SubCost Premium - Annuale | $17.99 | per year |
| SubCost Premium - Per Sempre | $44.99 | one-time |


### SubZero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subzero-subscriptions/id6781193689)

This app helps you track the true cost of your subscriptions, including recurring charges and installment plans. It provides reminders for free trials and upcoming renewals, offering insights into your spending by category and yearly projections. Your data remains private with no account required.

**Highlights:** Automatic monthly and yearly cost calculation, Installment payment tracking, Free trial and renewal reminders, Spending statistics by category, Yearly spending projection, No account required for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SubZero Pro Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubCost free?

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

### Is SubZero free?

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

### Do SubCost or SubZero have ads?

Neither SubCost nor SubZero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SubCost or SubZero?

SubCost ships an update every 5 days, and SubZero every 3 days. Most recently, SubCost was updated on September 8, 2026 and SubZero on September 28, 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.*
