Comparison

CancelGuard vs Cancel Subscriptions

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

Head to head
About

CancelGuard

Effortlessly manage your subscriptions and avoid unwanted renewals. Quickly add your recurring payments, receive timely alerts before they renew, and access direct links to manage or cancel them. Stay in control of your spending with a clean, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Smart renewal reminders
  • Direct cancellation links
  • Subscription tracking by person
  • Add contextual notes
  • Home Screen widget
  • Clean and simple interface
Features
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Stop unwanted renewals before they happen. Add your subscriptions in seconds, get smart reminders, and go straight to the place where you can manage or cancel them. Key Features • Never miss a renewal Get notified 3 days before, 1 day before, and on the day of renewal. • Take action instantly Jump directly to the subscription’s management page with one tap. • Keep it simple No clutter. No complicated setup. Just what you need. • Add context that matters Add notes like “Check if Hilda still wants this” so you make better decisions. • Track by person Know who each subscription is for — you, family, or others. • Designed for clarity Clean layout on iPhone and a powerful split view on iPad. • See it without opening the app The Home Screen widget shows what renews next and your monthly spend at a glance. CancelGuard helps you stay in control of your subscriptions — without the stress.

About

Cancel Subscriptions

Manage all your recurring payments in one place. Get timely reminders before renewals and access clear instructions on how to cancel unwanted services. Track costs, avoid surprise charges, and regain control of your spending.

Highlights
  • Centralized subscription dashboard
  • Renewal and free trial reminders
  • Detailed cost breakdowns
  • Step-by-step cancellation guides
  • Multi-currency support
  • Customizable reminder timing
Features
Currently charting
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Stop paying for subscriptions you forgot you had. Submo is a subscription manager and tracker that keeps every recurring payment in one place — so you always know what renews, when it renews, and how much it costs. When you want out, Submo shows you exactly how to cancel. WHY PEOPLE USE SUBMO - One dashboard for everything — streaming, music, fitness, cloud storage, AI tools, dating apps, news, gym and delivery memberships. - Renewal reminders — get a notification days before you're billed, not after. - Free trial alerts — cancel before a trial turns into a charge you didn't plan for. - Real monthly and yearly totals — see what your subscriptions actually cost per month, per year, and per category. - Cancellation guides — step-by-step instructions for cancelling on iPhone, on the web, and directly with the provider. - Multi-currency support — track subscriptions billed in different currencies side by side. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your subscriptions — pick from a searchable catalogue of popular services, or add a custom one in seconds. 2. Set the price, billing cycle and renewal date. Weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and custom cycles are all supported. 3. Get reminded before every charge, and cancel the ones you no longer want. FEATURES - Subscription tracker with monthly, yearly and category breakdowns - Upcoming renewals calendar so there are no surprise charges - Custom reminder timing — 1, 3, 7 days before renewal, or your own schedule - Free trial tracking with countdown to the first charge - Step-by-step cancellation instructions per service - Paused and cancelled history, so you can see what you've already saved - Your data stays on your device unless you choose to back it up WHAT SUBMO: SUBSCRIPTION MANAGER HELPS YOU ANSWER "What am I actually subscribed to?" "Which charge is that on my statement?" "When does this renew?" "How do I cancel this without hunting through five settings menus?" Most people underestimate their recurring spending, because subscriptions are designed to be easy to start and quiet to keep. Submo makes them visible again. Questions or a service you'd like us to add? Get in touch at hello@submoapp.com Subscriptions & Terms Submo is free to download and use for tracking your subscriptions. Premium unlocks unlimited subscriptions, advanced reminders and full cancellation guides. Some advanced features require a Premium subscription Payment will be charged to your iTunes account after purchase confirmation Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your iTunes account settings Learn more: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://submoapp.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://submoapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

CancelGuard2 screens
Cancel Subscriptions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CancelGuard at none against Cancel Subscriptions's 3. CancelGuard also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Cancel Subscriptions's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Cancel Subscriptions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. CancelGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CancelGuard against 5.0 for Cancel Subscriptions. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CancelGuard ships an update weekly, Cancel Subscriptions every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CancelGuard versus Cancel Subscriptions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCancelGuardCancel Subscriptions
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFitzroy EdwardsMobile Ocean

Customer experience

CancelGuard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cancel Subscriptions

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CancelGuard

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cancel Subscriptions

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro for Submo$9.997 Days
  • Submo Premium Subscriptions$19.991 Month
  • Submo Premium Subscriptions$69.991 Year

Questions

Is CancelGuard free?
CancelGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cancel Subscriptions free?
Cancel Subscriptions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CancelGuard or Cancel Subscriptions?
CancelGuard and Cancel Subscriptions are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do CancelGuard or Cancel Subscriptions have ads?
Neither CancelGuard nor Cancel Subscriptions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CancelGuard or Cancel Subscriptions?
CancelGuard ships an update weekly, and Cancel Subscriptions every 2 weeks. Most recently, CancelGuard was updated on October 8, 2026 and Cancel Subscriptions on October 16, 2026.

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