# SimpleTip vs X

The clearest difference is price: X at Free against SimpleTip's $0.99. X also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 144). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

X is free to download; SimpleTip costs $0.99 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 — 4.8 for SimpleTip against 4.8 for X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 3.5K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SimpleTip's written reviews are positive against 91% of X's.

SimpleTip ships an update every 8 months, X monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleTip | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletip-tip-calculator/id1187500689/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-sense-home-security/id1568666708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 144 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Cate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187500688) | [X-sense USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568666710) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleTip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletip-tip-calculator/id1187500689)

Easily calculate tips and split bills with this intuitive app. Features one-handed use, customizable tip percentages, and various rounding options. Personalize your experience with different themes and dark mode.

**Highlights:** One-handed operation, Tip splitting, Customizable tip percentages, Multiple rounding modes, Dark mode and color themes, Landscape and portrait support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-sense-home-security/id1568666708)

Easily connect and manage smart home security devices. Receive instant alerts for potential dangers and remotely monitor your home's status from anywhere. Share device access with family for collective peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote device setup and testing, Real-time push notifications for alerts, Share device access with family, 24/7 fire dispatch (Protect+ Plan), Monitor home status remotely

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Convenient remote monitoring
- 🚀 Straightforward installation
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery recharging issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🔒 Limited user access
- 🐛 Sensor offline issues

**Reported bugs**

- Devices going offline unexpectedly
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent sensor behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to test alarms from app
- Option to silence alarms remotely
- Support for multiple user logins
- Customizable notification tones
- Expanded location management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleTip free?

SimpleTip costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleTip or X?

X is rated higher. SimpleTip averages 4.8 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while X averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do SimpleTip or X have ads?

Neither SimpleTip nor X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleTip or X?

SimpleTip ships an update every 8 months, and X monthly. Most recently, SimpleTip was updated on November 2, 2026 and X on November 6, 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.*