Comparison

TrakSub vs SubAhead

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

Head to head
About

TrakSub

Easily track all your recurring charges without linking bank accounts or collecting your data. Get smart reminders for upcoming bills, view spending by category, and set budget alerts. All your subscription information stays securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Track recurring charges privately
  • Calendar view of due dates
  • Smart bill reminders
  • Spending breakdown by category
  • Budget alerts
  • Export data
  • Multi-currency support
Features
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Track Your Subscriptions. Not Your Data. TrakSub lets you track every recurring charge without connecting your bank. No accounts, no data collection — everything stays on your device. • 50+ popular services built in — just start typing • Calendar view — see when every bill is due • Smart reminders before charges hit • Spending breakdown by category • Budget alerts to stay on track • Multi-currency support • Export your data anytime 100% private. No ads. No catch. Your finances are nobody's business but yours. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SubAhead

Features
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See your estimated monthly subscription costs and upcoming renewal dates in one place. Add the services you pay for and get reminders before they renew. SEE YOUR RECURRING COSTS View monthly and annual cost estimates based on the subscriptions you enter. Check the next 14 days of renewals and open the monthly forecast for an estimated charge breakdown. USD and CNY totals are shown separately, without currency conversion. GET A HEADS-UP BEFORE RENEWAL Enable local reminders before upcoming renewals. The free plan supports a reminder one day before renewal. Pro lets you select reminders on multiple days before renewal. Notifications require your permission. Open the app regularly to refresh upcoming reminders. KEEP THE DETAILS TOGETHER Add names, amounts, billing cycles, dates, categories and notes. Search your list and filter by category or status. Keep active and stopped subscriptions easy to find. START WITHOUT AN APP ACCOUNT Your records are stored on your device. Optional iCloud sync uses your Apple Account. Choose English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese or Japanese, with system, light and dark appearance options. FREE TO START Track up to 5 active subscriptions for free, including monthly forecasts. SubAhead Pro adds unlimited subscriptions, reminders on multiple days before renewal and CSV export. Pro purchase options include monthly or annual subscriptions and a one-time lifetime purchase. Available plans and local prices are shown in the app. Auto-renewable plans renew unless canceled; manage them in your Apple Account subscription settings. A lifetime purchase does not auto-renew. Estimates use the dates and amounts you enter; they are not verified bank transactions. Stopping a subscription in SubAhead stops in-app tracking and reminders. Cancel the actual service with its provider. Start with your first subscription. See costs. Stay ahead of renewals. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.jinghai.ink/duesight/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TrakSub3 screens
SubAhead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TrakSub at 5.0 against SubAhead's 4.5. TrakSub also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. TrakSub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SubAhead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrakSub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrakSub ships an update daily, SubAhead every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TrakSub versus SubAhead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrakSubSubAhead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamiu Awoke友 常

Customer experience

TrakSub

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SubAhead

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrakSub

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

SubAhead

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99

Questions

Is TrakSub free?
TrakSub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubAhead free?
SubAhead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TrakSub or SubAhead?
TrakSub is rated higher. TrakSub averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SubAhead averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do TrakSub or SubAhead have ads?
Neither TrakSub nor SubAhead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrakSub or SubAhead?
TrakSub ships an update daily, and SubAhead every 6 months. Most recently, TrakSub was updated on October 24, 2026 and SubAhead on October 24, 2026.

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