# Evertree Inn vs Simple Initiative

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Initiative at none against Evertree Inn's shown. Simple Initiative also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 18 months) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). Evertree Inn's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Evertree Inn costs $6.99 and Simple Initiative $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Evertree Inn against 5.0 for Simple Initiative. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evertree Inn has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Evertree Inn's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Initiative's.

Evertree Inn ships an update every 18 months, Simple Initiative every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evertree Inn | Simple Initiative |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evertree-inn/id1174445208/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-initiative-rpg-tracker/id6761733442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [Benjamin Van Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891155262) |

## What reviewers say

### Evertree Inn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evertree-inn/id1174445208)

Embark on a text-based murder mystery adventure in a magical tavern. Your choices shape the narrative as you explore, interact with characters, and uncover clues to solve a deadly secret before the killer strikes again.

**Highlights:** Text-based interactive story, Open-world tavern exploration, Multiple playable races, Combat with weapons and magic, Choice-driven narrative, Character relationship building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent writing and storytelling
- 🤩 Engaging and compelling characters
- 🤔 Tough and meaningful choices
- 🔄 High replayability
- 🎭 Great character customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Game is too short
- 📉 Some stats feel irrelevant
- ⏳ Pacing issues mentioned by one user

**Requested features**

- Sequel or more stories from this author
- Ability to save or go back after bad choices


### Simple Initiative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-initiative-rpg-tracker/id6761733442)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

This combat tracker streamlines tabletop RPG sessions for Dungeon Masters. Easily manage initiative, track hit points, apply conditions, and add monsters from a built-in database. Designed for offline use and a clutter-free experience.

**Highlights:** Instant initiative sorting and combat start, Player and monster tagging, SRD monster database integration, Intuitive HP tracking, One-tap condition application, Smart turn order management, Save and reload encounters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evertree Inn free?

Evertree Inn costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Initiative free?

Simple Initiative costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Evertree Inn or Simple Initiative?

Simple Initiative is rated higher. Evertree Inn averages 4.9 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Simple Initiative averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Evertree Inn or Simple Initiative have ads?

Evertree Inn shows ads; Simple Initiative does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evertree Inn or Simple Initiative?

Evertree Inn ships an update every 18 months, and Simple Initiative every 4 days. Most recently, Evertree Inn was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Initiative on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*