Comparison

Submetric vs DueCat

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

Head to head
About

Submetric

Features
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Subscriptions pile up quietly, and it's easy to lose track of what you're still paying for. Submetric brings every subscription into one place, reminds you before each charge, and shows exactly where your money goes. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE - Every subscription, its price and next charge date at a glance - See your monthly and yearly total across all currencies - Mark the ones that matter and keep them pinned to the top NEVER GET SURPRISED BY A CHARGE - A reminder before every charge — on the day, or a few days ahead - A heads-up the day before a free trial turns into a paid plan - Reminders are rescheduled every time you open the app, so they stay accurate KNOW WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES - Clear insights by subscription and by category - Spot what you forgot you were paying for - See your most expensive subscriptions ranked ADD SUBSCRIPTIONS IN SECONDS - Pick from a built-in catalog — logos, categories and prices ready in two taps - Or import from a screenshot — the names are read on-device and matched for you - Add your own in seconds PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your data stays on this device - Optional iCloud Sync keeps it up to date across your Apple devices - No account, no ads, no tracking Take back control of your subscriptions today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DueCat

This app helps you manage your recurring bills and subscriptions by providing a clear overview of upcoming payments. Understand your spending habits with visual dashboards and get timely reminders to avoid missed renewals.

Highlights
  • Subscription and bill tracking
  • Upcoming payment dashboard
  • Monthly budget setting
  • Spending trend analysis
  • Renewal reminders
  • Custom organization
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Know what’s due before it’s charged. DueCat brings subscriptions and one-time bills together in a calm, visual dashboard. See upcoming payments at a glance, browse charges by date, and understand where your money is going. STAY AHEAD OF EVERY PAYMENT • Set a monthly budget and see what’s spent, still due, and remaining after this month’s bills • Track recurring subscriptions and one-time bills • View upcoming charges on a monthly calendar • See monthly averages, due totals, and payment dates • Pause or cancel tracking while keeping your records UNDERSTAND YOUR SPENDING • Review scheduled spending by month and year • Explore trends and category breakdowns • Identify subscriptions worth reviewing • Watch price changes get logged automatically the moment they happen. MAKE DUECAT YOURS • Organise subscriptions with lists and categories • Choose from a collection of built-in backgrounds • Add custom background photos with DueCat Pro • Keep your data in sync with iCloud NEVER MISS A RENEWAL • Set renewal reminders • Choose your preferred reminder time • Check upcoming payments from Home Screen widgets Start free with up to five subscriptions and iCloud sync. Unlock DueCat Pro with a one-time lifetime purchase for unlimited subscriptions, analytics, reminders, custom organisation, custom backgrounds, and widgets. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Submetric4 screens
DueCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DueCat at none against Submetric's 2. Submetric's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Submetric sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. DueCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Submetric ships an update daily, DueCat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Submetric versus DueCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubmetricDueCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii HomoniukOoi Way Min

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Submetric

Subscriptions1
  • Submetric Pro$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Submetric Pro — Lifetime$29.99
None

DueCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Submetric free?
Submetric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DueCat free?
DueCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Submetric or DueCat have ads?
Neither Submetric nor DueCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Submetric or DueCat?
Submetric ships an update daily, and DueCat every 5 days. Most recently, Submetric was updated on September 28, 2026 and DueCat on October 8, 2026.

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