Comparison

Subcut vs Subster

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

Head to head
About

Subcut

Effortlessly track all your recurring expenses, from streaming services to software subscriptions. Get smart reminders before you're charged, visualize your bills on a calendar, and receive guided help to cancel unwanted services, saving you money.

Highlights
  • Subscription tracking
  • Bill reminders
  • Free-trial alerts
  • Visual bill calendar
  • Guided cancellation
  • Automatic import
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Most people are paying for subscriptions they forgot they had. Subcut helps you find them, then cancel the ones you do not want. Scan a bank or credit card statement and Subcut surfaces the recurring charges hiding inside it. The free trial that quietly started billing. The app you stopped opening months ago. The service you meant to cancel and never did. You see exactly what you are paying, and what it adds up to over a year. Find Forgotten Subscriptions • Bank statement import (CSV and PDF): upload a statement and Subcut picks out the recurring charges in about a minute • Email import (Gmail): scan receipts and confirmation emails to detect services automatically • App Store import: pull in your Apple subscriptions instantly • No manual typing, no guessing How import works: your statement or receipts are sent to a secure service that reads them to find recurring charges. They are used only to detect your subscriptions, and are never sold or shared. See Everything in One Calendar • Monthly calendar of every upcoming bill • Tap any day to see what is due • Color-coded categories • Automatic monthly and yearly totals Know what you pay, when you pay, and how much it really costs. Reminders Before You Get Charged • Alerts before each billing date • Free-trial ending warnings so you can cancel in time • Custom reminder timing • Snooze or turn off per subscription Cancel, With Guidance Subcut helps you actually cancel, not just track. • Step-by-step cancellation instructions • Website links, email templates, and phone numbers • Difficulty rating and estimated time • Savings tracked after you cancel Keep Everything Organized For every subscription you can store the name and icon, price and currency, billing cycle, category, notes, cancellation link, and trial status. Categories include Entertainment, Music, Productivity, Cloud, Gaming, Finance, Fitness, Education, Shopping, Utilities, and more. Understand Your Spending • Monthly and yearly totals • Monthly equivalent for annual plans • History of archived subscriptions • A running total of what you have saved by cancelling Privacy • No account required to start • Your subscription data is stored on your device, with optional iCloud sync • Face ID and Touch ID lock • No ads, no third-party tracking, no selling your data The app works offline for tracking and managing your subscriptions. Import needs a connection, because it reads your statements to find charges. Export Anytime Export to CSV or JSON for spreadsheets and budgeting tools. Subcut Pro • Unlimited subscriptions • Bank statement import • Data export • Custom notification timing • Priority support Free users can track up to 5 subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://subcut.xyz/terms Privacy Policy: https://subcut.xyz/privacy

About

Subster

Features
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Subster helps you track subscriptions, utility bills, pay-as-you-go services, and other recurring payments in one simple app. Stay organized with renewal reminders, monitor your monthly and yearly spending, and keep everything in one clear view — without needing an account. Features: - Track subscriptions, utility bills, PAYG services, and more - Get reminders before renewals or expiry dates - View your spending with simple Insights - Choose from a large library of service templates - Add your own custom services - No sign-up required - No ads - Works offline Whether you're managing streaming services, mobile plans, insurance, memberships, or household bills, Subster makes it easy to stay in control. Take control of your recurring spending with Subster.

Screenshots

Subcut4 screens
Subster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Subster at none against Subcut's shown. Subcut's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. Subcut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Subster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Subcut versus Subster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubcutSubster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShrenik ChoudharyJanis Akmentins

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Subcut

Subscriptions2
  • Subcut Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Subcut Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Subcut Pro - LIFETIME$24.99
1 purchases

Subster

One-time1
  • Subster Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Subcut free?
Subcut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subster free?
Subster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subcut or Subster have ads?
Subcut shows ads; Subster does not.

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