# Coves vs SimpleTask

The clearest difference is update cadence: Coves at every 3 weeks against SimpleTask's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coves sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SimpleTask sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleTask every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coves | SimpleTask |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-focus-timer/id1400641344/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [朋 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220314101) | [Manicgrin Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/906528891) |

## What reviewers say

### Coves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-focus-timer/id1400641344)

This study app integrates task prioritization, focus timing using the Pomodoro Technique, and spaced repetition for memory retention. It helps users plan their study sessions, block distractions, and track progress with detailed analytics.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization, Pomodoro, Countdown, and Stopwatch focus timers, Spaced repetition for memory review, Daily/weekly focus goal setting, Detailed focus analytics and reports, Ambient sounds for distraction blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ringtones | $1.99 | one-time |
| White noise | $1.99 | one-time |
| Member | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


### SimpleTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpletask/id6751127191)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimpleTask Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SimpleTask Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coves free?

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

### Is SimpleTask free?

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

### Do Coves or SimpleTask have ads?

Neither Coves nor SimpleTask shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coves or SimpleTask?

Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpleTask every 2 months. Most recently, Coves was updated on September 29, 2026 and SimpleTask on October 7, 2026.

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