Changelog

What's new in Subdue.

A short, readable overview of recent Subdue releases and feature updates.

Feature updateApril 2026

Version 1.3

Subdue 1.3 adds on-device AI help for cancellations, trials, insights, and reminders, plus a Privacy & Data switch, smoother loading, and better iPad form layout.

On-device AI assistance

AI now helps with cancellation coaching, trial decision briefs, insight summaries, and reminder timing recommendations.

Cancellation coaching, trial briefs, summaries, and reminder timing suggestions are generated on device.
Private Services stay out of AI inputs, and all AI behavior remains local.
Shared AI surfaces now use compact, fallback-safe symbols and cleaner content layouts.

Privacy & Data controls

AI is easy to manage from Settings and stays optional after setup.

Added an AI assistance toggle under Privacy & Data.
AI is enabled by default on supported devices, then fully optional.
You can turn it off at any time without changing the rest of the app.

Smoother AI loading

AI results now arrive with a calmer, more native loading treatment.

Added shared loading placeholders for AI summaries and recommendations.
Reserved space keeps layouts stable while content is generated.
Summaries and recommendations now fade in instead of popping into view.

Better iPad forms

Readable-width screens now keep their grouped backgrounds on iPad.

Raised the readable form width used on iPad to reduce cramped layouts.
Settings and other form screens keep full-bleed grouped backgrounds without white gutters.
Spacing now feels looser without sacrificing readability.

Feature updateApril 2026

Version 1.2

Subdue 1.2 brings redesigned widgets, an in-app review system, improved text handling, and better SVG icon reliability.

Redesigned widgets

Widgets now feature a cleaner, more Apple-inspired design with better spacing and visual hierarchy.

Rebuilt small and medium widget layouts for clearer visual separation and breathing room.
Enlarged hero brand marks and removed crowded header labels following Apple's native widget patterns.
Improved text scaling to prevent aggressive shrinking and maintain readability.

SVG icon improvements

Widgets now render service logos more reliably with better caching and fallback handling.

Replaced cache-only image pipeline with disk-backed storage for consistent icon delivery.
Increased network timeouts to ensure icons load reliably from external sources.
Added fallback rendering so SVG logos always display, even when normalization fails.

In-app review system

Subdue now asks for reviews at the right moment based on actual app engagement.

Review prompts appear after meaningful usage: 5+ launches, 7+ days, and key actions completed.
Added a 'Rate Subdue' button in Settings for manual App Store review access.
Respects 90-day cooldowns to avoid over-prompting and respects user experience.

Expanded localization

Review-related strings and settings are now localized across all 9 supported languages.

Added localized 'Rate Subdue' and 'About' sections for all supported locales.
Maintains consistent experience across Bosnian, German, English, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese.
Keeps all new features accessible in your preferred language.

Feature updateMarch 2026

Version 1.1

Subdue 1.1 brings widgets, full Japanese localization, smarter trial actions, and clearer billing details to the core subscription workflow.

Widgets for charges and trials

Version 1.1 adds the first glanceable widget experience for upcoming payments and active trials.

Use Upcoming Charges to see the next renewal and a short list of what is due soon.
Use Trial Countdown on the Home Screen or Lock Screen to keep urgent trials visible.
Open subscription details, trial actions, or a quick pay action directly from the widget.

Better trial follow-up

Trial decisions now take fewer steps and keep the next action easy to reach.

Review deadlines, renewal price, billing source, and next steps in one trial action flow.
Mark a trial as converted or canceled without digging through edit screens.
Jump to App Store subscription management or open the Impact Simulator when it helps.

Clearer billing details

Billing source details are now clearer anywhere you add, edit, restore, or review a subscription.

Choose Unknown, App Store, Direct, or Other when saving subscription details.
Keep billing source visible in trial actions so renewal context is easier to understand.
Carry billing source through synced subscription records for more consistent data across devices.

Japanese localization

Subdue 1.1 expands language coverage with a complete Japanese release.

Add full Japanese localization across the app and widgets.
Localize widget configuration labels, empty states, and new trial and billing copy.
Keep the Japanese experience aligned with the shipped English feature set.

Initial releaseMarch 2026

Version 1.0

Subdue 1.0 brings the core experience into one calm place: track subscriptions, catch trial deadlines, see upcoming charges, understand recurring spending, and keep sensitive services handled with care.

Track subscriptions in one place

Subdue starts with a clean library that keeps recurring services easy to add, review, and update.

Add preset or custom services without losing flexibility.
Save billing details, categories, notes, beneficiary, icon, and color.
Edit services later, reactivate them, or mark them for cancellation when plans change.

Stay ahead of trial deadlines

Trial status stays visible so free trials do not quietly turn into paid charges.

Track trial dates and current trial status in one place.
Use the trial control center to see what needs attention next.
Keep trial reminders available for free from day one.

See upcoming charges before they hit

The app keeps your next payments readable at a glance instead of buried in a long list.

See upcoming charges and next payment timing service by service.
Review monthly run rate and pending cancellation exposure in the summary view.
Keep original currencies while viewing totals in your preferred display currency.

Understand recurring spending clearly

Subdue keeps insights simple instead of pushing you into a dense finance dashboard.

Start with a free 30-day view of recurring spending trends.
Keep the same clear interface when reviewing totals, changes, and timing.
Use longer insight windows in Premium when you need more range.

Keep standard data synced and sensitive data private

Version 1.0 is built around local storage, free iCloud sync for standard services, and stronger separation for private ones.

Standard services can sync and restore across devices with iCloud.
Private services stay device-only and remain outside shared sync and analytics flows.
Sensitive services can stay protected with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.

Unlock deeper control with Premium

The free version stays useful on its own. Premium adds more range and more decision support when you want it.

Unlock 90-day and 365-day insights for a broader view of recurring spending.
Preview savings before canceling, downgrading, or changing billing cycles with the Impact Simulator.
Add renewal reminders, cancellation reminders, price change history, unsubscription history, and the Private Services Vault.