Comparison

Subscription Manager vs SubControl

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

Head to head
About

Subscription Manager

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Subzly is a clean, private subscription tracker for iPhone. Add your subscriptions manually and keep track of costs, renewal dates, and upcoming payments β€” all stored on your device. No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. - Track unlimited subscriptions with Subzly Pro - Set local reminders before renewals hit - View spending summaries in Analytics - Free plan includes up to 2 subscriptions SUBZLY PRO Unlock unlimited subscriptions and reminders. Monthly and yearly plans available. - Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the billing period ends. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/subzly/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SubControl

Features
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SubControl helps you track subscriptions, free trials, renewal dates, and recurring payments β€” without connecting a bank account. Add your subscriptions manually, choose from a large subscription catalog, set local reminders, track free trials before they turn into paid plans, and find cancellation steps for services you no longer use. SubControl is built for people who want control without giving away financial access. No bank login. No account required. No ads. No analytics SDK. Local-first by design. KEY FEATURES Track subscriptions Add recurring subscriptions and see what you’re actively tracking in one clean dashboard. Free trial reminders Starting a free trial? Save the trial end date and get reminded before it turns into a paid subscription. Subscription catalog Search from popular subscription services and quickly prefill details while still keeping full manual control. Renewal calendar View upcoming renewals and trial end dates in a simple calendar layout. Local reminders Set reminders before renewals or trial endings. Notifications are handled locally on your device. Cancellation guides Find steps to cancel subscriptions you no longer use. SubControl provides guidance only and does not cancel subscriptions automatically. Spending insights Understand your recurring costs by month, year, category, and active subscriptions. Unused subscription tracking Mark subscriptions you may no longer use and review possible savings opportunities. Private export tools Export your subscription list and keep portable records of what you track. Encrypted backup and restore Move your subscription data without giving up privacy. PRIVACY-FIRST SubControl does not require a bank connection, account, or financial institution login. Your subscription data is stored on your device. The app is designed to help you stay organized while keeping your information private and local. PRO FEATURES SubControl Pro unlocks unlimited tracking, advanced reminders, full insights, export tools, encrypted backup, and more control over your subscription life. MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS YOUR WAY SubControl does not connect to banks or cancel subscriptions for you. Instead, it helps you track what you pay for, remember renewal dates, monitor free trials, and find cancellation instructions when you decide to stop using a service. Take control of recurring payments β€” privately.

Screenshots

Subscription Manager4 screens
SubControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubControl at every 3 days against Subscription Manager's every 4 weeks. SubControl also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and SubControl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subscription Manager ships an update every 4 weeks, SubControl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Subscription Manager versus SubControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscription ManagerSubControl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaan DindisNyamdorj Tuguldur

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Subscription Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Subzly Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Subzly Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

SubControl

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubControl free?
SubControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subscription Manager or SubControl have ads?
Neither Subscription Manager nor SubControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subscription Manager or SubControl?
Subscription Manager ships an update every 4 weeks, and SubControl every 3 days. Most recently, Subscription Manager was updated on September 13, 2026 and SubControl on June 21, 2026.

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