# SPACE vs Simple

The clearest difference is rating: Simple at 4.6 against SPACE's 3.9. Simple also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). SPACE's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPACE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months 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 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of SPACE's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple's.

SPACE ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPACE | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space/id1389063578/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id6714463207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Poplab Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330153351) | [Beijing Summer Love Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/983476475) |

## What reviewers say

### SPACE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space/id1389063578)

This app offers a private space for users to share thoughts, feelings, and interests without judgment. It emphasizes privacy and equality by removing metrics like likes and follower counts. It's a paid community designed for intimate self-expression and connection.

**Highlights:** Private journaling and sharing, No likes or follower counts, Ad-free experience, Paid community for privacy, Connect with like-minded users, Discover personal 'universes'

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 季度订阅会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度订阅会员 | $7.99 | per year |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 年费会员 | $7.99 | one-time |


### 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 SPACE free?

SPACE 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, SPACE or Simple?

Simple is rated higher. SPACE averages 3.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Simple averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do SPACE or Simple have ads?

Neither SPACE nor Simple shows ads.

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

SPACE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple every 3 days. Most recently, SPACE was updated on October 10, 2026 and Simple on October 9, 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.*