Comparison

SubTally Pro vs Paylist

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

Head to head
About

SubTally Pro

Features
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Take control of your subscriptions with SubTally - the privacy-first subscription tracker that keeps your financial data on your device. Never lose track of a recurring payment again. SubTally helps you monitor all your subscriptions, see upcoming charges at a glance, and cancel unwanted services with step-by-step guides. WHY SUBTALLY? The average American spends over $900 per year on subscriptions, and 42% pay for services they no longer use. SubTally helps you take back control without sacrificing your privacy. Unlike other apps that require bank account access, SubTally keeps your data 100% on your device. No bank linking. No third-party data sharing. No privacy concerns. KEY FEATURES: TRACK ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS Add and manage unlimited subscriptions with custom billing cycles - weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, or custom intervals. See your total monthly and yearly costs at a glance. PAYMENT CALENDAR View all upcoming charges in a beautiful calendar view. Never be caught off guard by an unexpected bill again. Sync events directly to your iPhone calendar. SMART ANALYTICS Visualize your spending by category with interactive charts. Know exactly where your money goes each month. Identify patterns and make informed decisions. CANCEL GUIDES Step-by-step cancellation instructions for 30+ popular services including Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and more. Cancel unwanted subscriptions with confidence. PAYMENT REMINDERS Get notified before each billing date with customizable alerts - 3 days before, 1 day before, or on the day. Decide whether to keep or cancel before you are charged. HOME AND LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Check your monthly spending and upcoming bills at a glance with beautiful widgets. Quick insights without opening the app. CSV EXPORT Export your subscription data for use in spreadsheets or financial planning tools. Perfect for budgeting and record keeping. BIOMETRIC LOCK Protect your financial data with Face ID or Touch ID. Your subscription information stays secure. ICLOUD SYNC Optionally sync your data across all your Apple devices. Your information, your choice. PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. We never collect, transmit, or access your subscription information. No account required. No email needed. No tracking. FREE VERSION: - Track up to 5 subscriptions - Basic analytics and reminders - Cancel guides for all services UPGRADE TO PRO: - Unlimited subscription tracking - Calendar sync - Advanced analytics - CSV export - All future features One-time purchase. No recurring fees. No subscription fatigue. PERFECT FOR: - Anyone who wants to stop paying for forgotten subscriptions - Privacy-conscious users who do not want to link bank accounts - People who want to see their total monthly subscription costs - Users who need reminders before charges hit - Anyone looking to cancel services they no longer use Download SubTally today and start saving money on subscriptions you forgot about!

About

Paylist

Manage all your recurring expenses and one-time purchases in one place. Get timely reminders for renewals and expirations to avoid unwanted charges. Track your spending across different periods and currencies.

Highlights
  • Subscription management
  • Renewal and expiration reminders
  • Payment tracking
  • Spending analysis by period
  • Multi-currency support
  • Local data backup and export
Features
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Paylist is a subscription management app. Keep software subscriptions, in-person memberships, recurring plans of all kinds, and one-time purchases together in Paylist. See when all your subscriptions renew or expire and get reminders in advance. Record the amount and date of every payment, when each item takes effect, and any additional payments. Set a separate renewal or expiration reminder for each subscription to avoid unnecessary charges. View your spending by month, quarter, or year, with support for multiple currencies. Add App Store items directly in the app, or create custom items. We protect your privacy with no third-party analytics or cross-app tracking. Back up your data locally, and export or import it.

Screenshots

SubTally Pro4 screens
Paylist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Paylist at Free against SubTally Pro's $2.99. SubTally Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Paylist is free to download; SubTally Pro costs $2.99 up front. Paylist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SubTally Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubTally Pro versus Paylist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubTally ProPaylist
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer贺 周权东 李

In-app purchases

None

SubTally Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Paylist

Subscriptions2
  • Paylist Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Paylist Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Paylist Premium (Lifetime)$8.99

Questions

Is SubTally Pro free?
SubTally Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paylist free?
Paylist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubTally Pro or Paylist have ads?
Neither SubTally Pro nor Paylist shows ads.

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