Comparison

SubControl vs Cancely

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

Head to head
About

SubControl

Features
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SubControl helps you track subscriptions, free trials, renewal dates, and recurring payments — 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 — privately.

About

Cancely

Manage all your recurring payments in one place. Get timely reminders before charges and access guides to cancel unwanted services. Easily add subscriptions by importing bank statements or using voice input.

Highlights
  • Centralized subscription management
  • Renewal charge reminders
  • Cancellation guides
  • Import bank statements
  • Voice input for adding subscriptions
  • Track total monthly/yearly spend
Features
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Cancely keeps every subscription in one place – track what you pay, get reminded before you're charged, and cancel the ones you don't use. • See all your subscriptions and your total monthly & yearly spend • Renewal reminders before every charge – no more surprise renewals • Cancel guides for popular services • Add fast: import a bank statement (PDF) or just use your voice Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://gerasimenko.tech/cancely/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SubControl4 screens
Cancely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubControl at every 3 days against Cancely's every 3 weeks. SubControl also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. SubControl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cancely sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubControl ships an update every 3 days, Cancely every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SubControl versus Cancely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubControlCancely
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNyamdorj TuguldurSergei Nikonenko

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SubControl

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

Cancely

Subscriptions4
  • Cancely Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Cancely Premium$4.997 Days
  • Cancely Premium Monthly$24.991 Month
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  • Cancely Premium Yearly3 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is SubControl free?
SubControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cancely free?
Cancely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SubControl or Cancely have ads?
Neither SubControl nor Cancely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubControl or Cancely?
SubControl ships an update every 3 days, and Cancely every 3 weeks. Most recently, SubControl was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cancely on October 15, 2026.

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