Comparison

Subscription Manager vs SubWise

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

Head to head
About

Subscription Manager

Features
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This Vault helps you track subscriptions, free trials, renewal dates, and recurring bills in one simple place. Add your subscriptions manually, see what is renewing next, and understand how much you spend each month or year. No bank login is required. KEY FEATURES โ€ข Track subscriptions and recurring bills โ€ข Add renewal dates, billing cycles, prices, notes, and categories โ€ข See monthly and yearly spending totals โ€ข Get reminders before renewals and trial endings โ€ข View upcoming payments in a clean calendar โ€ข Track multiple currencies โ€ข Use widgets to see renewals at a glance โ€ข Export your data with Pro โ€ข Keep subscription entries stored locally on your device IMPORTANT SubVault is a manual subscription tracker. It does not connect to your bank, cancel subscriptions for you, or provide financial advice. You are responsible for managing or canceling real subscriptions with Apple or the original service provider. The app does not connect to financial institutions, does not move money, and does not sell or distribute third-party protected content. Users manually enter their own subscription information. Any visible subscription service names in example/demo UI are illustrative examples only and do not indicate affiliation, endorsement, or protected content distribution. VAULT PRO SubVault Pro unlocks premium features such as unlimited subscription tracking, advanced reminders, spending analytics, export tools, and other Pro features shown in the app. Privacy Policy: https://subscription-manager-f55e6.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://subscription-manager-f55e6.web.app/terms

About

SubWise

Features
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SubWise is the calm, private way to take control of your subscriptions and stop losing money to forgotten charges and free trials that quietly convert. Add your subscriptions in seconds, and SubWise shows you exactly what you pay each month and each year, what renews next, and where your money actually goes. No bank connection. No tracking. Your data stays on your device unless you choose to sync. WHY SubWise? Never get surprised by a charge See every upcoming renewal on one clean calendar and get on-device reminders before each payment and before any free trial converts, so you can cancel on your terms. Understand your spending A clear breakdown of your monthly and annual totals by category, so you finally know what each service really costs you. Private by design SubWise never links to your bank or card. Everything is stored locally by default. Optional Sign in with Apple enables encrypted cross-device sync that only you can read. Import in a tap Snap a receipt or screenshot and let SubWise pull out the details for you to review before saving. You are always in control of what gets added. MEMBERSHIP SubWise is free to use. Upgrade any time: Protect Encrypted cross-device sync, receipt and PDF import review, advanced spending insights, and unlimited subscription records. Protect Plus Everything in Protect, plus advanced AI receipt scanning, custom categories, priority renewal risk alerts, and extended price-change intelligence. Subscriptions are billed through your App Store account. Cancel anytime in Settings. Start today and know exactly what you pay for. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sub-guard-production.up.railway.app/privacy

Screenshots

Subscription Manager4 screens
SubWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SubWise at none against Subscription Manager's shown. SubWise also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Subscription Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SubWise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Subscription Manager versus SubWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubscription ManagerSubWise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhi ShingalaMikael Ali Khan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Subscription Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99
4 purchases

SubWise

Subscriptions4
  • Protect$2.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Protect Annual$24.991 Year
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  • Plus Annual$64.991 Year

Questions

Is Subscription Manager free?
Subscription Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubWise free?
SubWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subscription Manager or SubWise have ads?
Subscription Manager shows ads; SubWise does not.

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