SubFlow vs SubLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SubFlow
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Know exactly what leaves your account every month. SubFlow brings subscriptions and recurring bills together, warns you before renewals and helps you act on costs you no longer need. TRACK EVERY RECURRING COST • Add subscriptions from a catalogue of 136 services across 30 country packs • Track monthly, yearly and custom billing cycles in 21 currencies • See projected spend, actual payments, lifetime totals and cost per use • Record paid, skipped, partial and refunded payments NEVER MISS A RENEWAL • Choose a reminder for each subscription • Get trial-ending and contract-deadline warnings • View renewals and payment history in a calendar • Schedule reminders on device, so basic alerts work without an account IMPORT INSTEAD OF TYPING • Scan a receipt with Apple Vision on your iPhone • Import PDF or CSV statements and review recurring-payment suggestions • Detect likely duplicates before adding them • Camera and shared-file receipt images are processed locally and are not uploaded FIND PRACTICAL SAVINGS • Run a guided subscription audit: keep, downgrade, pause or cancel • Review duplicate, unused, annual-plan and bundle suggestions • Open verified service pages, then mark an action done • Track estimated and realised savings in one scoreboard CANCEL WITH A PLAN SubFlow can show the provider's cancellation route, important notice dates and a checklist. Where useful, it can prepare a cancellation message for you. SubFlow does not cancel a service automatically; you remain in control and confirm when an action is complete. SHARE AND SYNC Pro members can create shared groups, choose who pays and split recurring costs. Optional cloud sync keeps supported data current across signed-in devices. Optional receipt forwarding gives you a unique SubFlow address for receipts you choose to send. MADE FOR APPLE DEVICES • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Apple Watch app and complications • Siri and Shortcuts • Share Sheet import • Optional calendar sync • Face ID or Touch ID app lock PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No advertising or cross-app tracking • No third-party analytics SDK • Camera receipt recognition runs on device • Cloud sync and email receipt forwarding are optional • Core tracking works without creating an account FREE AND PRO Free includes up to 5 active subscriptions, renewal reminders, widgets, currency conversion, 3 receipt scans per month, 90 days of payment history and limited monthly smart tools. Pro unlocks unlimited active subscriptions and receipt scans, full payment history, advanced analytics, shared groups, cloud sync, email forwarding, advanced exports and higher fair-use allowances for server-assisted tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SubFlow at 18.0 against SubLab's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SubFlow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SubLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SubFlow ships an update every 11 days, SubLab fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubFlow | SubLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samofy Limited | Vadym Lynnyk |
In-app purchases
SubFlow
- SubFlow Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- SubFlow Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- SubFlow Pro Lifetime$69.99
SubLab
- SubLab Pro Yearly$3.991 Year
- SubLab Pro Forever$12.99









