# 一罐 vs Simple

The clearest difference is rating: Simple at 4.6 against 一罐's 4.1. Simple also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (56% vs 46%). 一罐's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (272 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 一罐 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Simple sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 一罐 has 272 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of 一罐's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple's.

一罐 ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 一罐 | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1370250848/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id6714463207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ningbo If Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483428587) | [Beijing Summer Love Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/983476475) |

## What reviewers say

### 一罐

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1370250848)

This app offers a unique social experience for those who feel lonely, emotional, or shy. It allows users to share their thoughts and feelings anonymously or authentically, connecting with others who share similar emotions and experiences.

**Highlights:** Anonymous sharing of thoughts, Authentic profile creation, Connect with similar users, Temporary identity for privacy, Share emotions in 'jars', Discover shared feelings

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 罐头 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18 罐头 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 罐头 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 168 罐头 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Complete anonymity and privacy protection
- 💬 Safe space for introverts to express emotions
- 🤝 Warm and supportive community atmosphere
- 😌 Stress relief and emotional outlet
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Only supports domestic Chinese phone numbers
- 🚫 Frequent account bans without clear explanation
- 🐛 App crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 Inconsistent messaging and notification delivery
- ⚠️ Excessive moderation and arbitrary content deletion

**Reported bugs**

- Verification code not received for registration
- Login fails after entering verification code
- App crashes and frequent freezing
- Cannot send or receive private messages
- Messages disappear after being read

**Requested features**

- Support for international phone numbers (US, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc.)
- Video upload functionality
- Improved private messaging system
- Better notification management and push notification controls
- Restoration of previous UI design


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id6714463207)

This app focuses on building genuine friendships without romantic pursuits or social pressure. It offers a space for authentic self-expression, interest-based connections, and private group interactions. Discover like-minded individuals in a relaxed and sincere social environment.

**Highlights:** Friendship-focused social networking, Authentic self-expression, No romantic pursuits, Interest-based communities, Private group chats, Temporary posts, Virtual location interaction

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30星光 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏1元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 端午限定礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18 元礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180星光 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏20元 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160星光 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏50元 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-4个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 370星光 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 540星光 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏100元 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1280星光 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1300星光 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1年 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏200元 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1年 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 1850星光 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480星光 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 一罐 free?

一罐 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 一罐 or Simple?

Simple is rated higher. 一罐 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Simple averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do 一罐 or Simple have ads?

Neither 一罐 nor Simple shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 一罐 or Simple?

一罐 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple every 3 days. Most recently, 一罐 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Simple on September 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.*