Subly vs CostRadar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Subly
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Take control of recurring expenses with Subly — a flexible subscription and bill tracker that helps you see what’s leaving your wallet before it becomes a surprise. TRACK EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Add subscriptions, bills, memberships and other recurring payments in seconds. • Organize payments with built-in or custom categories. • Personalize every entry with a custom name, icon, photo and color. • Record the amount, currency, billing cycle, due date, reminder timing and installment details. STAY AHEAD OF EVERY PAYMENT • View upcoming and overdue payments in a clear calendar or list. • Open any day to see exactly what is due. • Mark payment periods as paid and follow your monthly progress. • Use flexible reminders so important renewals don’t go unnoticed. UNDERSTAND WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES • See monthly and annual totals at a glance. • Review estimated weekly and daily costs. • Explore spending trends by app or category. • Compare payment activity across different periods. • Track price history, starting price, latest price and net changes so increases are easier to spot. MAKE SUBLY YOURS • Choose from four accent colors for a consistent experience. • Customize subscriptions with categories, icons, photos and colors. • Add Home Screen widgets that match your preferred accent and keep essential totals visible. CREATE AND SHARE REPORTS • Generate a detailed PDF report of active subscriptions and spending. • Review summaries, annual spending flow, budget usage and category breakdowns. • Share or save reports whenever you need a clearer record. BUILT FOR REAL-LIFE RECURRING COSTS Use Subly for streaming services, productivity tools, cloud storage, gaming, education, finance, insurance, internet and phone bills, memberships, or any custom recurring payment. Some features require a Subly Pro subscription. Available plans and prices are displayed in the app and may vary by country or region. Important: Subly is an independent tracking tool. It records and organizes the information you enter; it does not connect to third-party providers, cancel subscriptions automatically, or modify your provider accounts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CostRadar
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Your subscriptions. Your costs. Your overview. A streaming plan here, a phone contract there, plus cloud storage, the gym and your insurance. What does it all add up to each month? CostRadar shows you what leaves your account on a regular basis and reminds you before anything renews. No account needed. No tracking. No ads. EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE • Monthly and yearly costs of all your subscriptions, even with different billing cycles • Upcoming charges in a clear timeline • Filter by payment method to see what runs through which card or account • Rent, utilities and insurance get their own total and can be left out whenever you like IN TIME, NOT TOO LATE • Reminders before every charge • Free trials with a countdown: CostRadar reminds you the day before the first charge, and on the last day a Live Activity keeps the deadline on your Lock Screen • Cancellation deadlines with alerts 7 days and 1 day ahead, and on the last day • For gyms, mobile plans and insurance, CostRadar suggests the usual notice period ADDED IN SECONDS • Templates for many popular services, with matching plans and a link to manage or cancel • Screenshot import: take a screenshot of your subscriptions in the App Store settings, and CostRadar reads services, prices and dates right on your device • Describe a subscription in your own words, and Apple Intelligence fills in the details on your device • One-off payments, customer number and the provider's address right with the subscription BUDGET & SAVINGS TIPS • Set a monthly budget and see when it's getting tight, even while you're adding a subscription • Savings tips point out duplicate subscriptions, similar services, price increases and cheaper yearly plans ALWAYS WITH YOU • Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Siri and Shortcuts: ask about your costs or your next charge • Find subscriptions in Spotlight • Lock with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode • Private iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad • Keyboard shortcuts and pointer support on iPad COSTRADAR PRO Your first 5 subscriptions are free. Pro adds: • Unlimited Subscriptions • Flexible Reminders: several per subscription, with any lead time • Detailed Statistics: categories, forecast, price increases and savings scenarios • Year in Review: what you spent and saved, ready to share • Cancellation Letters, ready to send and with the right date • Calendar Sync for charges, trial ends and cancellation deadlines • Any Currency: each subscription in its own currency, converted automatically • Custom Icons & Colors for every subscription Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time purchase. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel them in your Apple Account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CostRadar at every 3 days against Subly's every 9 days. Subly's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Subly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CostRadar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Subly ships an update every 9 days, CostRadar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subly | CostRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mert sahin | Karl Heinz Herbel |
In-app purchases
Subly
- Subly Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Subly Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
CostRadar
- CostRadar Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- CostRadar Pro Yearly$12.991 Year
- CostRadar Pro Lifetime$22.99





