subscription management Archives

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

5 Free Android Apps That Help You Save Money Every Day

Upside is a cashback app that rewards users for spending on dining, gas, and groceries, partnering with over 100,000 merchants. Users earn cashback by selecting offers, making purchases with a linked card, and uploading receipts. Frequent users can earn an average of 0 annually and can cash out through bank transfers or gift cards. Ibotta focuses on cashback for specific products at retailers like Walmart and CVS, allowing users to browse offers, apply them, and upload receipts for cashback. It features promotional bonuses and generic offers. PocketGuard is a budgeting tool that aggregates financial data from linked accounts, categorizes transactions, and helps users set savings goals and spending limits. The free version covers essential needs, while advanced features require a paid subscription. Fetch allows users to earn points by snapping photos of shopping receipts, which can be redeemed for gift cards or Visa cards. Points convert at a rate of 1,000 points for in gift card value, with redemption starting at 3,000 points. Rocket Money, formerly Truebill, helps users manage recurring subscriptions by consolidating accounts and providing transaction sync, spending tracking, and payment alerts. The paid plan offers automatic subscription cancellations and bill negotiation services.

Tech Optimizer

June 28, 2025

Norton AntiVirus Plus for Mac

Windows is the primary target for malware attacks, leading to a focus on antivirus applications for the platform, while macOS users have fewer options. Norton AntiVirus Plus for Mac offers robust cross-platform protection and has received perfect scores from independent testing labs, excelling in phishing protection. It is priced at approximately .99 annually for a single license and .99 for a five-license subscription. Norton supports the latest three macOS versions: Sequoia (15), Sonoma (14), and Ventura (13). The Gen stack, a new antivirus engine, consolidates technology from Norton, Avast, and AVG, ensuring consistent performance. Norton achieved a perfect score of 18 points in independent testing, with a 100% detection rate for Mac malware and Windows-specific threats. It offers flexible scanning options, with quick scans completing in 30 seconds and full scans in 27 minutes. Norton has a 100% detection rate for phishing sites and includes a smart firewall and intrusion prevention system. Its password manager offers basic functions but lacks advanced features. Norton Genie is an AI-based scam detection tool integrated into the ecosystem. The software includes performance improvement tools like File Cleanup and Startup Manager, but privacy components require separate purchases.

AppWizard

May 21, 2025

Google Play adds topic pages, audio previews, and new subscription tools for developers

Google is enhancing its Play Store with upgrades for Android app developers, including a robust toolset for managing subscription-based applications, allowing developers to pause live app releases. New "topic browse" pages will help users discover apps related to over 100,000 media and entertainment titles, and the "Where to Watch" feature will expand to the U.K., Korea, Indonesia, and Mexico. Developers can integrate new visual content options, such as a hero content carousel and audio samples, which have increased app installs for Health & Wellness developers. Curated spaces for user interests will expand, particularly in Japan. The Play Console will feature a new asset library for organizing visual assets and provide new metrics for app listing performance. Subscription management tools will allow multi-product checkout and enhanced reminders about subscription benefits, reducing voluntary churn by 3%. Developers can offer a grace period of up to 30 days or a 60-day account hold for declined payments. The Engage SDK will support additional categories and markets, while the Play Integrity API will improve security with enhanced abuse detection and device security update checks.

AppWizard

May 21, 2025

Major Google Play Store update grabs your attention with ‘browse pages’ and more

Google I/O 2025 announced new features for the Play Store aimed at enhancing user engagement. The "topic browse pages" will allow users to explore apps in a more interactive way, debuting in May in the U.S. with a focus on Media & Entertainment content. The "Where to Watch" feature will expand to users in Korea, Indonesia, the U.K., and Mexico, while developers will gain access to a hero content carousel for showcasing YouTube videos. "Audio samples" will be introduced on the Apps Home, starting with Health & Wellness content. Developers will receive new overview pages for Grow and Monetize statistics and can halt app rollouts if necessary. The Asset Library will be updated for easier management of app assets. Google is also streamlining the subscription process with "multi-product checkout for subscriptions," allowing users to bundle subscriptions with related add-ons. Enhanced controls for developers regarding subscription management and improved payment setup during device initialization are also part of the updates.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

How to set expiration alerts for Amazon subscriptions on Android

Subscription management apps help consumers monitor and oversee various subscriptions, ensuring awareness of renewal dates. Key features include automatic detection of active subscriptions, categorization of subscriptions for easier tracking, and personalized alerts for upcoming expirations. These tools enhance financial oversight and help users avoid forgotten renewals and unnecessary charges.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

This app helped me track my monthly subscriptions, but it’s no silver bullet

SubX is a subscription tracker app for Android that features an extensive database of subscriptions, allowing users to easily add services tailored to their region. It notifies users of price increases and provides historical pricing data, helping users stay informed about their financial commitments. The app displays total subscription expenses prominently on the home page, alongside income figures if provided. However, SubX requires a one-time payment to unlock additional features and has a free version limit of four entries. The user interface can feel cluttered, though users can hide unnecessary elements. Alternatives to SubX include Tilla, which has a more user-friendly interface but fewer advanced features, Recurring Expense Tracker, which offers a clean design and biometric security, and Subscriptions, which has shifted to a subscription model.

Winsage

September 1, 2024

Windows 11’s Account Manager may actually be useful now

Microsoft is introducing a new "Account Manager" feature in the Start menu of Windows 11 to improve user experience by streamlining subscription management. Users can access a comprehensive overview of their account details, including Microsoft 365 subscriptions, and manage their accounts from a centralized location. The sign-out option has been made more accessible with a dedicated link in the Account Manager. This feature is also being rolled out for Windows 10 users.

AppWizard

May 25, 2024

Amazon Now Allowing Book Purchases via Kindle App on Android

Amazon has altered the way Android users can purchase books through the Kindle app by bypassing the traditional Google Play billing system due to high fees associated with Google's service.

AppWizard

May 23, 2024

You can buy books through the Amazon Kindle app again, but only in this region

- Some Android users in Europe can now purchase books through the Kindle app after Amazon tapped into Google Play's alternative billing option exclusive to the European Economic Area (EEA).

AppWizard

April 21, 2024

How to cancel app subscriptions on Android: A step-by-step guide – Times of India

In the digital age, managing in-app subscriptions on Android devices is essential to avoid unnecessary charges. The cancellation process can be done through the Google Play Store, the Google app, or a desktop browser, ensuring users are not charged for services they no longer require.