# Tag vs SimpleBackgrounds

Tag and SimpleBackgrounds both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SimpleBackgrounds's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tag's. SimpleBackgrounds also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). Tag's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleBackgrounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tag asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tag against 5.0 for SimpleBackgrounds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleBackgrounds has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Tag's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleBackgrounds's.

Tag ships an update every 3 days, SimpleBackgrounds every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tag | SimpleBackgrounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-youre-it/id1387598300/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplebackgrounds/id1437742144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Gardiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121136526) | [Richard Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016056619) |

## What reviewers say

### Tag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-youre-it/id1387598300)

This app facilitates real-life connections by allowing users to express interest in others they encounter. A mutual 'Tag' confirms mutual interest, enabling direct, in-person conversations without the pressure of online dating.

**Highlights:** Express interest in people you see, Mutual 'Tag' confirms interest, Facilitates in-person conversations, Focuses on spontaneous connections, Reduces online dating ambiguity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimpleBackgrounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplebackgrounds/id1437742144)

Discover a collection of 48 beautiful, flat-colored backgrounds designed to give your phone a clean and simplistic look. Save wallpapers perfectly sized for your device, with more colors and features planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** 48 flat (matte) colors, Normal and darker color versions, Device-dimensioned saves, Feedback option, Future custom color option, Future Apple Watch app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleBackgrounds Pro Features | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tag free?

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

### Is SimpleBackgrounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tag or SimpleBackgrounds?

Tag and SimpleBackgrounds are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Tag or SimpleBackgrounds have ads?

Neither Tag nor SimpleBackgrounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tag or SimpleBackgrounds?

Tag ships an update every 3 days, and SimpleBackgrounds every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tag was updated on October 3, 2026 and SimpleBackgrounds on October 8, 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.*