Comparison

TrakSub vs Subscription Guard

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

Subscription Guard

Features
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Stop surprise subscription charges before they happen. Subscription Guard helps you track recurring bills, see monthly spend, and get renewal reminders without connecting your bank account. Add subscriptions manually or import them from an Apple subscriptions screenshot. Subscription Guard keeps the experience simple, private, and focused on what matters: knowing what renews next and how much it costs. Key features: • Track subscriptions, trials, and recurring bills • Import Apple subscription screenshots for faster setup • See monthly and yearly spending at a glance • Get reminders before renewals and trial endings • Use widgets to check spend and upcoming renewals • Add App Store icons and names for a cleaner list • Track weekly, monthly, and yearly billing cycles • Keep control without bank logins or account syncing How it works: 1. Add or import your subscriptions 2. Review your monthly spend and renewal dates 3. Get reminded before the next charge Subscription Guard is built for people who want clarity, not another complicated finance app. Download Subscription Guard and take back control of your recurring charges. Subscription options: Pro Monthly: $1.99 Pro Annual: $9.99 Term of Use: https://phanithny.com/apps/subscriptionguard/term-of-use.html Privacy: https://phanithny.com/apps/subscriptionguard/privacy-policy.html Support: phanith.ny@icloud.com

Screenshots

TrakSub3 screens
Subscription Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TrakSub at daily against Subscription Guard's fortnightly. TrakSub also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. TrakSub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Subscription Guard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrakSub ships an update daily, Subscription Guard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TrakSub versus Subscription Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrakSubSubscription Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJamiu AwokePhanith Ny

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrakSub

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

Subscription Guard

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TrakSub free?
TrakSub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subscription Guard free?
Subscription Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TrakSub or Subscription Guard have ads?
Neither TrakSub nor Subscription Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrakSub or Subscription Guard?
TrakSub ships an update daily, and Subscription Guard fortnightly. Most recently, TrakSub was updated on October 24, 2026 and Subscription Guard on October 19, 2026.

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