Comparison

Subsum vs SubLab

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

Head to head
About

Subsum

Features
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The best subscription tracker ever. And it's free. FOREVER. No premium tiers, no trials, no ads. Subsum is the simplest way to see what your subscriptions really cost. Add them in seconds from a catalog of 150+ popular services, group them by category, and see your monthly and yearly totals on one clean screen. WHY SUBSUM - Monthly and yearly totals, always up to date - Live exchange rates: mix USD, EUR, GBP and TRY subscriptions and see the total in the currency you choose - A catalog of 150+ popular apps and services with logos, plus custom entries for anything else - Categories you control: create, rename and delete - Labels for multiple accounts (personal, work, family) - Billing periods from monthly to every 2 years, all normalized to a monthly cost - 6 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Russian - Dark and light themes - Sign in with Apple or Google; your data syncs with the web app at subsum.app No credit card. No paywall waiting at the end. That's the whole point.

About

SubLab

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Take control of your subscriptions before they take control of your budget. SubLab is a simple and powerful subscription tracker that helps you manage recurring payments, free trials, upcoming renewals, and everyday subscription expenses — all in one place. Know what you’re paying for, see what’s coming next, get reminders before charges happen, and plan your spending with confidence. Everything in one place Keep all your subscriptions and free trials organized in one clear overview. See the most important details at a glance: • Price • Next payment date • Billing cycle • Subscription status • Notes • Free trial information No more searching through emails or trying to remember when the next payment is due. Never miss a renewal Get notified before an upcoming payment or subscription renewal. You can also enable an additional reminder on the payment day, so important charges are even harder to miss. Stay informed about what’s coming and avoid unexpected subscription expenses. Pause subscriptions without losing history Taking a break from a service? Pause a subscription instead of deleting it. Your history and details stay saved, and you can resume the subscription whenever you need it again. Payment calendar See your upcoming subscription payments clearly organized in a calendar. Quickly understand: • What is being charged • When the payment is due • Which expenses are coming next Planning your month becomes much easier when everything is visible ahead of time. Home Screen widgets Check your subscriptions without even opening the app. SubLab widgets let you quickly view upcoming payments and important subscription information directly from your Home Screen. Choose from multiple widget styles designed to keep the information you care about close at hand. Understand your spending See how much you spend on subscriptions and get a clearer picture of your recurring expenses. With SubLab Pro, unlock more detailed spending analytics to better understand where your money goes over time. Multiple currencies Track subscriptions in different currencies without losing sight of your total spending. SubLab supports a wide range of currencies and automatically converts amounts, making it easy to view your expenses in one selected currency. Protect your data Keep your subscription information private with App Lock. Protect SubLab using Face ID or your device passcode for an extra layer of security. Flexible subscription settings Every subscription is different, so SubLab gives you full control over how you track it. Customize: • Price • Currency • Payment date • Billing cycle • Reminders • Notes • Subscription status • Free trial details Track monthly, yearly, custom recurring subscriptions, or free trials exactly the way you need. Sync across your devices Keep your subscriptions up to date across your Apple devices with iCloud. Add or edit a subscription on one device and keep your data available across your devices. SubLab Pro Unlock the full SubLab experience with advanced features, including: • Detailed spending analytics • Additional subscription insights • More powerful tracking tools • Other Pro features SubLab Pro is available through in-app purchases: • Auto-renewable yearly subscription • One-time purchase for permanent access Choose the option that works best for you. Simple. Clear. Built for subscriptions. Whether you have a few subscriptions or dozens of recurring payments, SubLab helps you stay organized, understand your spending, and know exactly what’s coming next. Track your subscriptions. Plan upcoming payments. Avoid surprises. Stay in control with SubLab. Third-party brand names and icons are used solely for identification purposes to help users recognize and organize their subscriptions. SubLab is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these brands. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Subsum4 screens
SubLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Subsum at none against SubLab's 2. Subsum also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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. SubLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Subsum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Subsum versus SubLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubsumSubLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDogukan DogruVadym Lynnyk

In-app purchases

None

Subsum

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SubLab

Subscriptions1
  • SubLab Pro Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • SubLab Pro Forever$12.99

Questions

Is Subsum free?
Subsum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubLab free?
SubLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subsum or SubLab have ads?
Neither Subsum nor SubLab shows ads.

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