Comparison

Control vs SubLab

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

Head to head
About

Control

Features
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Control is the budgeting app built for two — or your whole household. Share budgets, split bills, and see who's actually paying what, all with an interface that makes managing money feel effortless instead of tedious. SHARED BUDGETING • Shared budgets with your household via iCloud • Split bills when adding a transaction • Who Pays What — see each person's contribution at a glance • Fair Share: see if everyone carries a fair part of shared costs, by income or equally • Couple Score: your financial health as a couple in one simple number • Debt tracker to keep track of who owes who • Comment on transactions with your household SMART LOGGING • Apple Pay & Bank Notification transaction import • Add transactions by voice • Receipt scanning with camera • Ask AI — instant financial insights powered by AI • Siri Shortcuts • Photos for transactions BUDGETS & TRACKING • Monthly, weekly, yearly, and category budgets with visual progress • Custom budget start day • Recurring payments and installment tracking • Variable recurring payment amounts • Tags for organizing transactions • Multiple currency support with conversion NET WORTH & INVESTMENTS • Net worth and investment tracking • Interest rate for your bank deposits • Credit cards REPORTS & INSIGHTS • Beautiful reports and spending insights LIFESTYLE TOOLS • Travel Mode for trip expense tracking • Past trips page • Groceries list with Live Activity • Wishlist shopping page • Work page to track hours, shifts, and pay across multiple jobs • Business page • Quit Tracker for breaking habits WIDGETS & DEVICES • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support APPEARANCE & SECURITY • Appearance customization with themes and gradients • Face ID • iCloud backup • No ads, no tracking, no data collection Take control of your finances today — together. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Control4 screens
SubLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Control at every 5 days against SubLab's fortnightly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control ships an update every 5 days, SubLab fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Control versus SubLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlSubLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex Patrick PalaceanVadym Lynnyk

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Control

Subscriptions1
  • Control Shared Budget Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$18.99
2 purchases

SubLab

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

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubLab free?
SubLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control or SubLab have ads?
Neither Control nor SubLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or SubLab?
Control ships an update every 5 days, and SubLab fortnightly. Most recently, Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and SubLab on October 31, 2026.

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