Comparison

Sub3 vs OpenSub

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

Head to head
About

Sub3

Features
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Sub3 is a minimalist tracking tool focused on helping you sort out your subscription and lifetime app expenses. Core Features: 1.3D Card Stack Visuals: Say goodbye to boring text lists. 2.Minimalist Design: No unnecessary distractions. 3.Versatile Widgets: Offers widgets in various sizes and styles. 4.Themes: Built-in multiple colors and styles. 5.Reminders: Get timely notifications before your next billing date. 6.Spending Insights: Clear visual charts break down your monthly and yearly expenses. Privacy Policy:https://sweet-creator-0ec.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Sub3-32f47e1151658096b07af4c2b5bc6a78 Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OpenSub

Track recurring bills and manage subscriptions with timely reminders for trials and renewals. Visualize your spending with clear receipts and detailed analysis. Keep your financial data private and local on your iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Recurring bill tracking
  • Trial and renewal alerts
  • Subscription auto-import
  • Spending analysis
  • Receipt-style summaries
  • Local data storage
Features
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OpenSub turns your recurring bills into a clear, tactile receipt—so you actually see what you pay for. Designed for people who cancel trials on time and hate surprise renewals. Add subscriptions in seconds, switch between active and archived “tickets,” and open Analysis when you want the blunt numbers—or a little roast. WHAT YOU GET • Renewal and trial reminders you can tune in Settings • Auto-import from App Store links and quick logo lookup for websites • Spending views and shareable receipt-style summaries—save a snapshot to Photos when you want a record • Archive and lifecycle-friendly details for subscriptions you’ve ended • Appearance options and receipt branding for shares you’re proud of YOUR DATA OpenSub is built for local-first use on your iPhone (and iPad where supported). Your list stays yours. If you’re ready to stop guessing what hits your card each month, print your subscriptions with OpenSub. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://iterms.notion.site/opensub-terms

Screenshots

Sub34 screens
OpenSub4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sub3 and OpenSub are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Sub3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OpenSub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sub3 ships an update every 9 days, OpenSub every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sub3 versus OpenSub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSub3OpenSub
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1818.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer辉 彭Shanghai Haishi Culture Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sub3

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$2.991 Month
  • yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

OpenSub

Subscriptions1
  • OpenSub Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • OpenSub Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Sub3 free?
Sub3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenSub free?
OpenSub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sub3 or OpenSub have ads?
Neither Sub3 nor OpenSub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sub3 or OpenSub?
Sub3 ships an update every 9 days, and OpenSub every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sub3 was updated on October 28, 2026 and OpenSub on November 5, 2026.

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