Comparison

Subtract vs Cancel Subscriptions

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

Head to head
About

Subtract

Easily track, manage, and cancel unwanted recurring payments. This tool helps you identify forgotten subscriptions, monitor renewal dates, and avoid surprise charges to save money.

Highlights
  • Discover recurring payments
  • Manage subscription renewals
  • Receive renewal reminders
  • Get cancellation guidance
  • Identify unused services
  • Save money on recurring expenses
Features
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Subtract helps you find, manage, and cancel subscriptions before they turn into unwanted monthly charges. Most people pay for at least one recurring service they no longer use. Subtract gives you a clearer view of your subscriptions, renewals, due dates, and recurring payments so you can stay in control of your money. With Subtract, you can quickly identify active subscriptions, spot unused services, track renewal dates, and understand where your money goes every month. Instead of searching through emails, receipts, or payment history, Subtract helps you organize everything in one simple place. Whether you want to save money, avoid surprise auto-renewals, or cancel a service you no longer need, Subtract makes subscription management easier. Key Features: * Find Subscriptions: Discover recurring payments, renewal dates, and services you may have forgotten about. * Manage Recurring Payments: Keep track of monthly, yearly, and auto-renewing subscriptions in one clean overview. * Renewal Reminders: Get reminders before upcoming due dates so you can decide what to keep or cancel. * Cancel Guidance: Get clear steps and helpful cancellation guidance for supported services. * Spot Unused Services: Identify subscriptions you no longer use and take action before the next charge. * Save Money: Reduce unnecessary recurring expenses by staying aware of what you pay for. Why Subtract? Subtract is built for people who want a simple way to manage subscriptions without stress. It helps you stay organized, avoid unwanted renewals, and make smarter decisions about your recurring expenses. Take control of your subscriptions today with Subtract. Some features described above require an active subscription or in-app purchase. Premium features include automatic subscription discovery, recurring payment detection, and other advanced subscription management tools. Terms of Use: https://www.appnation.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.appnation.co/privacy

About

Cancel Subscriptions

Manage all your recurring payments in one place. Get timely reminders before renewals and access clear instructions on how to cancel unwanted services. Track costs, avoid surprise charges, and regain control of your spending.

Highlights
  • Centralized subscription dashboard
  • Renewal and free trial reminders
  • Detailed cost breakdowns
  • Step-by-step cancellation guides
  • Multi-currency support
  • Customizable reminder timing
Features
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Stop paying for subscriptions you forgot you had. Submo is a subscription manager and tracker that keeps every recurring payment in one place — so you always know what renews, when it renews, and how much it costs. When you want out, Submo shows you exactly how to cancel. WHY PEOPLE USE SUBMO - One dashboard for everything — streaming, music, fitness, cloud storage, AI tools, dating apps, news, gym and delivery memberships. - Renewal reminders — get a notification days before you're billed, not after. - Free trial alerts — cancel before a trial turns into a charge you didn't plan for. - Real monthly and yearly totals — see what your subscriptions actually cost per month, per year, and per category. - Cancellation guides — step-by-step instructions for cancelling on iPhone, on the web, and directly with the provider. - Multi-currency support — track subscriptions billed in different currencies side by side. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your subscriptions — pick from a searchable catalogue of popular services, or add a custom one in seconds. 2. Set the price, billing cycle and renewal date. Weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and custom cycles are all supported. 3. Get reminded before every charge, and cancel the ones you no longer want. FEATURES - Subscription tracker with monthly, yearly and category breakdowns - Upcoming renewals calendar so there are no surprise charges - Custom reminder timing — 1, 3, 7 days before renewal, or your own schedule - Free trial tracking with countdown to the first charge - Step-by-step cancellation instructions per service - Paused and cancelled history, so you can see what you've already saved - Your data stays on your device unless you choose to back it up WHAT SUBMO: SUBSCRIPTION MANAGER HELPS YOU ANSWER "What am I actually subscribed to?" "Which charge is that on my statement?" "When does this renew?" "How do I cancel this without hunting through five settings menus?" Most people underestimate their recurring spending, because subscriptions are designed to be easy to start and quiet to keep. Submo makes them visible again. Questions or a service you'd like us to add? Get in touch at hello@submoapp.com Subscriptions & Terms Submo is free to download and use for tracking your subscriptions. Premium unlocks unlimited subscriptions, advanced reminders and full cancellation guides. Some advanced features require a Premium subscription Payment will be charged to your iTunes account after purchase confirmation Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your iTunes account settings Learn more: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://submoapp.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://submoapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Subtract4 screens
Cancel Subscriptions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cancel Subscriptions at 4.3 against Subtract's 3.7. Subtract's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (22 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Cancel Subscriptions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Subtract asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cancel Subscriptions holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subtract has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subtract ships an update every 10 days, Cancel Subscriptions every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Subtract versus Cancel Subscriptions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtractCancel Subscriptions
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (22 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#173 — better#199
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPPNATION YAZILIM HIZMETLERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIMobile Ocean

Customer experience

Subtract

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Cancel Subscriptions

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Subtract

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cancel Subscriptions

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro for Submo$9.997 Days
  • Submo Premium Subscriptions$19.991 Month
  • Submo Premium Subscriptions$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Subtract free?
Subtract is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cancel Subscriptions free?
Cancel Subscriptions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subtract or Cancel Subscriptions?
Cancel Subscriptions is rated higher. Subtract averages 3.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Cancel Subscriptions averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Subtract or Cancel Subscriptions have ads?
Neither Subtract nor Cancel Subscriptions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subtract or Cancel Subscriptions?
Subtract ships an update every 10 days, and Cancel Subscriptions every 2 weeks. Most recently, Subtract was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cancel Subscriptions on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Subtract or Cancel Subscriptions?
Subtract currently peaks at #173 in the App Store charts, and Cancel Subscriptions at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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