Comparison

SubLens vs Cancely

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

Head to head
About

SubLens

Features
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Losing track of subscriptions? You're not alone — the average person spends over 200 per month on recurring services without realizing it. SubLens helps you see the full picture. Track every subscription in one place. Whether it's streaming, cloud storage, fitness apps, or software — SubLens keeps you organized and in control of your recurring expenses. KEY FEATURES - Dashboard Overview — See your total monthly, yearly, and weekly costs at a glance. Upcoming renewals and category breakdowns keep you informed. - Smart Reminders — Get notified before any subscription renews. Choose 1 to 14 days advance notice per subscription, so you're never caught off guard. - Flexible Categories — 10 built-in categories plus unlimited custom ones. Organize subscriptions your way with custom icons and colors. - Detailed Analytics — Monthly spending trends, cost projections, category distribution, and payment method breakdowns. Understand your spending habits over time. - Budget Tracking — Set a monthly subscription budget and get warnings when you're approaching your limit. - Duplicate Finder — Spot duplicate subscriptions instantly and eliminate unnecessary spending. - Calendar Sync — Sync renewal dates to your device calendar. Never miss an important date. - Export Reports — Generate professional CSV and PDF reports with summaries and category breakdowns. Perfect for budgeting or tax preparation. - Home Screen Widgets — Check your costs and upcoming renewals without opening the app. Small, medium, and large widget sizes available. - Lock Screen Widgets — Quick cost glance right on your lock screen. - iCloud Sync — Keep your subscriptions in sync across all your Apple devices. Terms of Use By using this app, you agree to the Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cancely

Manage all your recurring payments in one place. Get timely reminders before charges and access guides to cancel unwanted services. Easily add subscriptions by importing bank statements or using voice input.

Highlights
  • Centralized subscription management
  • Renewal charge reminders
  • Cancellation guides
  • Import bank statements
  • Voice input for adding subscriptions
  • Track total monthly/yearly spend
Features
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Cancely keeps every subscription in one place – track what you pay, get reminded before you're charged, and cancel the ones you don't use. • See all your subscriptions and your total monthly & yearly spend • Renewal reminders before every charge – no more surprise renewals • Cancel guides for popular services • Add fast: import a bank statement (PDF) or just use your voice Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://gerasimenko.tech/cancely/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SubLens4 screens
Cancely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cancely at every 3 weeks against SubLens's every 2 months. Cancely also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). 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. SubLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cancely sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubLens ships an update every 2 months, Cancely every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SubLens versus Cancely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubLensCancely
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Nikonov22270669431Sergei Nikonenko

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SubLens

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
4 purchases

Cancely

Subscriptions4
  • Cancely Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Cancely Premium$4.997 Days
  • Cancely Premium Monthly$24.991 Month
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  • Cancely Premium Yearly3 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is SubLens free?
SubLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cancely free?
Cancely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubLens or Cancely have ads?
Neither SubLens nor Cancely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubLens or Cancely?
SubLens ships an update every 2 months, and Cancely every 3 weeks. Most recently, SubLens was updated on October 11, 2026 and Cancely on October 15, 2026.

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