Comparison

PicSwipe vs SubscriptionCat

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

Head to head
About

PicSwipe

Easily manage your photo library with a simple swipe interface. Quickly review and delete unwanted pictures, or save them for later consideration. Reclaim storage space and focus on the memories that truly matter.

Highlights
  • Swipe interface for deleting photos
  • Save photos for later review
  • Track cleanup progress
  • Distraction-free design
  • Private by design, local processing
  • Minimalist and fast UI
Features
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Make room for what matters, a few photos at a time. PicSwipe helps you review your camera roll with a simple choice: swipe right to keep, left to mark for deletion. Review your choices before confirming with iOS. Nothing is deleted just because you swipe. START WITH A SMALL CLEANUP Jump into recent photos, revisit a month, or pick up an unfinished session. A short practice round helps you get comfortable before touching your library. KEEP CONTROL OF YOUR PHOTOS Preview photos and videos, undo a decision, and bookmark items for later. Add a private note when a photo needs another look. Compare possible duplicates and choose what to keep yourself. BUILD A LIGHTER ROUTINE Use optional weekly reminders to return at a time you choose. Track your completed cleanups and estimated media sizes. Your photo library is organized locally on your device; purchase and advertising providers process their own service data. START FREE, GO FURTHER WITH PICSWIPE+ Free users receive 30 swipes every 8 hours. PicSwipe+ unlocks unlimited swiping, additional cleanup categories and focused presets. Subscription options and any eligible trial are displayed in the app with current App Store pricing. Availability may vary by storefront. DELETION, EXPLAINED Deleted items move to Apple's Recently Deleted album. Available device storage may not increase immediately. If you use iCloud Photos, deletions sync to your other devices. Size figures are estimates, not a guarantee of space recovered. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple account settings. Any unused eligible trial period is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://picswipeapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://picswipeapp.com/privacy Support: https://picswipeapp.com/support

About

SubscriptionCat

This app helps you track all your recurring expenses, from streaming services to software memberships. Get timely reminders before renewals and easily identify subscriptions you no longer need. Manage your spending and avoid surprise charges with this private, on-device solution.

Highlights
  • Track all subscriptions in one place
  • Receive renewal reminders
  • Identify and cancel unused services
  • View total monthly spending
  • Private, on-device data storage
  • Direct cancellation links
Features
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Tired of surprise charges from subscriptions you forgot about? SubscriptionCat is the subscription tracker and bill reminder that keeps you in control of your recurring expenses. ADD YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS ONCE Track every subscription — streaming services, software tools, memberships, and more — in one place. No bank account connection required. Your data stays on your device. NEVER MISS A RENEWAL Get reminders before any subscription renews so you can decide whether to keep it or cancel. SubscriptionCat alerts you in advance, giving you time to act. SPOT WASTE INSTANTLY See your total monthly subscription spending at a glance. Quickly identify services you no longer use and open their official cancellation pages directly from the app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN SubscriptionCat is a subscription manager that works entirely on your device. No account needed, no financial data collected, no surprises. SIMPLE ONE-TIME PRICING Pay once and track subscriptions forever. No subscription needed to manage your subscriptions. Whether you're trying to cut expenses, manage recurring bills, or simply stay aware of your monthly spending — SubscriptionCat keeps everything organized.

Screenshots

PicSwipe4 screens
SubscriptionCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicSwipe at 100% against SubscriptionCat's 0%. PicSwipe also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). SubscriptionCat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. PicSwipe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SubscriptionCat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SubscriptionCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicSwipe has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PicSwipe's written reviews are positive against 0% of SubscriptionCat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PicSwipe ships an update daily, SubscriptionCat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PicSwipe versus SubscriptionCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicSwipeSubscriptionCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin ZlatinRaj Tripathi

Customer experience

PicSwipe

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SubscriptionCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PicSwipe

Subscriptions2
  • PicSwipe+ Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PicSwipe+ Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PicSwipe+ Lifetime$89.99
1 purchases

SubscriptionCat

One-time1
  • SubscriptionCat Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is PicSwipe free?
PicSwipe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubscriptionCat free?
SubscriptionCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PicSwipe or SubscriptionCat?
SubscriptionCat is rated higher. PicSwipe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SubscriptionCat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PicSwipe or SubscriptionCat have ads?
PicSwipe shows ads; SubscriptionCat does not.
Which is updated more often, PicSwipe or SubscriptionCat?
PicSwipe ships an update daily, and SubscriptionCat every 3 days. Most recently, PicSwipe was updated on October 8, 2026 and SubscriptionCat on October 12, 2026.

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