# Simpler vs DayMore

The clearest difference is ads: Simpler at none against DayMore's shown. Simpler also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). DayMore's advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simpler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DayMore sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Simpler against 4.8 for DayMore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayMore has 108 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Simpler's written reviews are positive against 93% of DayMore's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simpler | DayMore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpler-diary-journal/id1443625358/reviews)** | [4.8 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daymore-modern-diary/id1457149632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wayne Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116831128) | [DayMore Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/983107563) |

## What reviewers say

### Simpler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpler-diary-journal/id1443625358)

This prompt-based journal app makes reflection easy and fun. Capture moods, thoughts, and interests with guided questions, photos, videos, and voice-to-text entries. Personalize your diary and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Prompt-based journaling, Add photos and videos, Voice-to-text entry, Customizable diary cover, Daily reminders, Touch/Face ID lock, Calendar view

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### DayMore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daymore-modern-diary/id1457149632)

This app allows users to write journals, notes, and manage to-do lists with a simple, beautiful interface. It offers features like adding photos, location, and rich text formatting, with options for themes and layouts. Data syncs automatically and can be backed up for safekeeping.

**Highlights:** Journaling and note-taking, To-do list management, Photo, location, and checklist integration, Rich text formatting, Customizable themes and layouts, Calendar view and search functionality, Data sync and backup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $10.49 | per year |
| DayMore Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simpler free?

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

### Is DayMore free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simpler or DayMore?

Simpler is rated higher. Simpler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while DayMore averages 4.8 from 108 ratings.

### Do Simpler or DayMore have ads?

DayMore shows ads; Simpler does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simpler or DayMore?

Simpler ships an update every 3 weeks, and DayMore every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simpler was updated on October 24, 2026 and DayMore on October 24, 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.*