Comparison

Subs vs Fare

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

Head to head
About

Subs

Features
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Subs is a simple subscription management tool that helps you track and manage all your subscription expenses. Whether it's streaming services, software subscriptions, or memberships, you can view and control everything in one place. Key Features Subscription Management • Add and edit subscription details: name, cost, billing cycle (weekly/monthly/yearly) • Support for recurring subscriptions and one-time purchases • Set start date and custom icons for each subscription • Stop subscriptions: keep records while excluding from cost calculations • Restore subscriptions: reactivate stopped subscriptions • Delete subscriptions: permanently remove unwanted records Cost Tracking • View daily, monthly, and yearly subscription totals in real-time • Cost summary cards for intuitive expense overview • Multi-currency support with automatic exchange rate conversion • Set different currencies for each subscription Up Next Feature • Clearly shows the next upcoming charge • Renewals listed in chronological order • Avoid forgetting to cancel unwanted trial subscriptions • Quickly view upcoming charges for the next few days Subscription List • Overview of all active subscriptions • Sort and filter by different criteria • Swipe left for quick actions: edit, delete • Swipe right for quick actions: stop, restore (for active recurring subscriptions only) • Tap to view subscription details Multi-Currency Support • Set individual currency for each subscription • Automatically calculate total across different currencies • Supports common currencies: USD, EUR, CNY, JPY, and more Data Privacy • All subscription data stored locally on your device only • No account registration or internet connection required • No collection or upload of any personal information • Completely offline usage Pro Version Features Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced features: Unlimited Subscriptions • Free version has subscription limits • Pro version allows unlimited subscriptions Notification Reminders • Customizable renewal reminder notifications • Set reminder timing: 1 day, 3 days, 7 days in advance, etc. • Avoid unexpected charges and forgotten cancellations • Configure notification preferences for each subscription individually Advanced Analytics • Visual charts displaying subscription trends • View spending distribution by category • Track historical cost changes • Data-driven subscription optimization suggestions One-Time Purchase • Pro version uses a one-time payment model • Permanently unlocks all features after purchase • No additional subscription fees or hidden charges • Restore purchase support included Use Cases • Manage streaming subscriptions: Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Premium, etc. • Track software subscriptions: Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, Notion, etc. • Record membership services: gym memberships, iCloud storage, Amazon Prime, etc. • Monitor insurance and utilities: car insurance, home insurance, utility bills, etc. • Control subscription spending: understand monthly totals, optimize subscription portfolio How to Use Add Subscription 1. Tap the + button at the bottom 2. Enter subscription name and cost 3. Select billing cycle and currency 4. Set start date (optional) 5. Save subscription Edit Subscription • Swipe left in the subscription list and tap edit button • Or tap subscription card to view details, then edit Stop Subscription • Swipe right in the subscription list and tap stop button • Stopped subscriptions continue until the current billing cycle ends • No longer included in cost calculations afterward Delete Subscription • Swipe left in the subscription list and tap delete button • Permanently deleted after confirmation, cannot be recovered View Cost Statistics • Homepage top shows daily, monthly, and yearly totals • Up Next card displays upcoming renewals • Subscription list shows all active subscriptions

About

Fare

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Fare is a private subscription tracker built for people who want control. Track subscriptions, renewals, free trials, spending, payment notes, and recurring bills in one place. Fare only tracks the information you choose to enter. It does not connect to your bank account, scan your inbox, or read your purchase history. Use Fare as a subscription manager, renewal tracker, bill reminder, trial tracker, spending planner, or simple subscription organizer. Fare+ unlocks more tracking, premium widgets, advanced reminders, premium themes, Cloud Backup, and an ad-free experience. No bank linking. No email scanning. Just a simple way to stay ahead of recurring payments before they surprise you. Terms of Use: https://usefare.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://usefare.app/privacy

Screenshots

Subs4 screens
Fare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fare at daily against Subs's every 2 weeks. 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. Subs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subs ships an update every 2 weeks, Fare daily. Both last shipped on September 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Subs versus Fare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubsFare
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer展 陆Christopher Appio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Subs

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$1.99
3 purchases

Fare

Subscriptions2
  • Fare+$3.991 Month
  • Fare+$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Fare+$4.99

Questions

Is Subs free?
Subs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fare free?
Fare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subs or Fare have ads?
Neither Subs nor Fare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subs or Fare?
Subs ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fare daily. Most recently, Subs was updated on September 13, 2026 and Fare on September 13, 2026.

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