Comparison

Subscriptions vs Zento

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

Head to head
About

Subscriptions

Features
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Can you say exactly how much you spend on subscriptions each month? "I didn't realise it added up to hundreds a year." "They kept charging me for something I'd stopped using." SubscSmart makes those invisible costs visible β€” and helps you keep only what you actually need. β–  Who it's for β€’ You have several subscriptions and no clear idea of your monthly total β€’ You meant to cancel something, but never got round to it β€’ A full budgeting app feels like overkill β€” you just want your subs tidy β€’ You want renewal dates in view so you never miss the moment to cancel β–  Key features β€’ "Are you actually using this?" diagnosis: four simple rules weigh how satisfied you are against how often you use each service, then flag the ones worth cancelling β€” so the decision is made for you. β€’ Payment calendar: see exactly what gets charged, and when, before the money leaves your account. β€’ Home widgets: monthly total, yearly projection, subscription count and daily cost, right on your home screen. β€’ Renewal notifications: a reminder three days before, and again on renewal day, so the cancellation window never slips past. β€’ Category breakdown chart: see where it all goes across Entertainment, Work, Education, Health and more. β€’ Fast to set up: add from 176 templates with a single tap, or enter your own. Monthly, yearly and one-time costs are all converted to a monthly figure automatically. Optional Google Calendar sync. Dark and light modes, plus 12 theme colours. β–  Pro Plan Free includes up to 8 subscriptions and 1 diagnosis (lifetime). Pro unlocks: β€’ Unlimited subscriptions β€’ Unlimited diagnoses β€’ CSV / JSON export for backup β€’ Custom image icons Pricing is shown in the app and set through the App Store, so it's always in your local currency. Available as a small monthly plan or a one-time purchase with nothing to renew. β–  Privacy first β€’ Your subscription data stays on your device. It is never sent to an external server. β€’ Zero ads, and no tracking when you open the app. β€’ Only a service name and domain are sent when fetching a brand's logo β€” nothing more. β€’ Purchases are handled securely through your Apple ID. Because this app holds something as personal as your spending, we built it around one rule: we don't take your data. That came first, before any feature. β–  Support Have a question or found a bug? Tap Settings β†’ "Send Feedback" inside the app. β–  Terms & Privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://ryusei04-beep.github.io/subscsmart-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ryusei04-beep.github.io/subscsmart-legal/privacy.html

About

Zento

Features
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Zento brings subscriptions and recurring bills into one clear view. Add popular services or create a custom expense, see upcoming renewals, understand monthly spending, and share receipts with a group. Shared bills show who has paid and who is still pending, so everyone stays aligned. KEEP EVERY PAYMENT IN VIEW β€’ Track subscriptions and recurring expenses in one place. β€’ See monthly and yearly totals at a glance. β€’ Use the calendar to anticipate upcoming charges. β€’ Create custom expenses with your own icon and colour. SHARE COSTS WITHOUT THE CHASE β€’ Create a group and share recurring expenses. β€’ Keep organised receipts for every shared payment. β€’ See who has paid and who is still pending. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR PLAN Zento Free includes up to 10 subscriptions, one group and a basic reminder one day before each renewal. Zento Pro unlocks unlimited subscriptions and groups, flexible reminder timing, weekly summaries, advanced statistics and premium widgets. Your data stays private and synchronises securely through your Apple account where supported. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zento.krzapps.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Subscriptions4 screens
Zento4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Subscriptions at 15.1 against Zento's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Subscriptions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Zento sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Subscriptions versus Zento: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscriptionsZento
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size67 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyusei SetoIsmael Martinez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Subscriptions

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$5.99
2 purchases

Zento

Subscriptions2
  • Zento Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Zento Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Subscriptions free?
Subscriptions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zento free?
Zento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subscriptions or Zento have ads?
Neither Subscriptions nor Zento shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subscriptions or Zento?
Subscriptions ships an update every 3 weeks, and Zento every 3 weeks. Most recently, Subscriptions was updated on October 10, 2026 and Zento on October 14, 2026.

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