BeforeItBills vs Subscription Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BeforeItBills
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BeforeItBills automatically detects subscriptions and recurring charges so you always know whatβs coming before it hits your account. Most people forget about subscriptions until theyβre charged. BeforeItBills helps you stay ahead by identifying recurring payments early and giving you a clear view of upcoming bills. KEY FEATURES β’ Automatic subscription detection β’ Recurring charge insights β’ Upcoming bill tracking β’ Clean, simple dashboard β’ Smart alerts before payments hit Whether itβs streaming services, memberships, or forgotten free trials, BeforeItBills helps you stay in control of your recurring expenses. SECURITY & PRIVACY BeforeItBills uses secure connections to analyze your data. We do not initiate payments or move money. Your data is used only to detect subscriptions and improve your experience. Take control of your subscriptions before they bill. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Subscription Manager
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Subtab is the honest way to track every subscription, by hand, with no bank linking and no account. Most subscription trackers want to connect to your bank, or lock you into yet another subscription that is hard to cancel. Subtab does the opposite. You add what you pay in seconds, and it all stays in one calm, private place on your device. WHAT YOU GET - Add subscriptions fast: name, price, billing cycle, next renewal, category and color. - See your real monthly and yearly spend at a glance. - Pre-renewal reminders so a charge never takes you by surprise. - Free-trial alerts that warn you 2 days before a trial converts to paid, the moment most people forget. - A renewal calendar to see what is coming this month. - Home-screen widgets for your spend and next renewals. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No bank linking, ever. - No account, no sign-up, no email. - Your data stays on your device. - And yes, you can cancel us in one tap. FREE AND PREMIUM Track up to 5 subscriptions for free. Premium unlocks unlimited subscriptions, free-trial conversion alerts and home-screen widgets. Choose a one-time Lifetime unlock, or a weekly or annual plan. Subtab offers a one-time Lifetime purchase, a weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial, and an annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The Lifetime purchase is a one-time payment and does not renew. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Restore purchases from the app settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appharbour.com/subtab/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BeforeItBills at none against Subscription Manager's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BeforeItBills asks for nothing beyond the download.
BeforeItBills ships an update every 3 weeks, Subscription Manager every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeforeItBills | Subscription Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Valenzuela | App Harbour ApS |
In-app purchases
BeforeItBills
No in-app purchases
Subscription Manager
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$9.99
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