Welcome to Blood Drain
Blood Drain helps you track, visualize, and kill your recurring subscriptions. Here's how to get started in under 5 minutes.
Step 1: Download the App
Blood Drain is available for free on the iOS App Store. Search for "Blood Drain" or use the direct link from our website.
Step 2: Add Your First Subscription
Tap the + button to add a subscription. You'll need:
- Service name — e.g., Netflix, Spotify
- Amount — the monthly cost
- Billing cycle — monthly or yearly
- Next billing date — when you'll be charged next
Blood Drain will also suggest popular services to make adding faster.
Step 3: Read Your Blood Gauge
Once you've added subscriptions, your Blood Gauge will fill up:
- Purple (Trickle) — $0-50/mo, healthy spending
- Magenta (Bleeding) — $50-100/mo, getting risky
- Pink (Hemorrhaging) — $100-150/mo, time to pay attention
- Red (Critical) — $150-250/mo, danger zone
- Dark Red (Flatline) — $250+/mo, emergency
Step 4: Generate Your Blood Card
Head to the Blood Card tab to create a shareable snapshot of your subscription stats. Share it with friends to compare spending.
Step 5: Kill What You Don't Need
Found a subscription you don't use? Tap on it, then tap Kill. Watch the stake animation and see your savings grow.
Need Help?
Check our other support articles or reach out via the Contact page. We typically respond within 24 hours.