# Clean Simple Eats + vs Alive by Whitney Simmons

The clearest difference is ads: Alive by Whitney Simmons at none against Clean Simple Eats +'s shown. Alive by Whitney Simmons also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clean Simple Eats + sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Alive by Whitney Simmons sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 Clean Simple Eats + against 4.9 for Alive by Whitney Simmons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alive by Whitney Simmons has 44K ratings behind it against 5.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Clean Simple Eats +'s written reviews are positive against 73% of Alive by Whitney Simmons's.

Clean Simple Eats + ships an update every 2 weeks, Alive by Whitney Simmons weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clean Simple Eats + | Alive by Whitney Simmons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-simple-eats-plus/id1449960712/reviews) | **[4.9 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alive-by-whitney-simmons/id1488020055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **72.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#48** |
| Size | 113 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CLEAN SIMPLE EATS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389674722) | [Whitney Simmons App, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488020054) |

## What reviewers say

### Clean Simple Eats +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-simple-eats-plus/id1449960712)

This app simplifies healthy living with meal planning, macro tracking, and a large recipe index. It also offers guided workouts and progress tracking to help users achieve their fitness and wellness goals.

**Highlights:** Custom meal planning and grocery lists, Macro and calorie tracking with barcode scanner, Over 800 macro-friendly recipes, Guided workout videos and strength training, Progress tracking for meals and workouts, In-app shopping for brand products

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CSE+ Community Monthly Access | $1.00 | per month |
| CSE+ Community Yearly Access | $12.00 | per year |
| Test | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fresh Start Challenge | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Comprehensive features
- 🍴 Delicious recipes
- 📚 Extensive recipe database
- 🛒 Convenient shopping integration
- 🔍 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full access
- 📏 Difficulty adjusting recipe servings
- 🔍 Challenging to find specific foods
- 🤯 Confusing navigation and UI after updates
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Recipes not displaying properly
- Grocery list not working as expected
- Macro calculations inaccurate
- App crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save and access personal recipes
- Improve macro tracking functionality
- Implement water tracking feature
- Allow customization of meal plans
- Provide option to sync plans with family members


### Alive by Whitney Simmons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alive-by-whitney-simmons/id1488020055)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers a safe and empowering space for women to build strength, confidence, and lifelong habits through guided workouts and wellness challenges. It provides expert-designed programs, daily workouts, and progress tracking to support your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** 20+ guided workout programs, 30-day wellness challenges, 200+ daily workouts, Beginner to advanced levels, Gym and at-home options, Progress tracking and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alive Premium - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Alive Premium - Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivating workouts
- 💪 Effective for building strength
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🤝 Supportive of mental health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Excessive rest periods
- 🔍 Lack of exercise explanations
- 🔄 Inability to rearrange workouts
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Workout times not accurately tracked
- Weight and rep tracking issues
- Syncing problems with Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Ability to log weights used
- More exercise alternatives
- Warm-up and cool-down routines
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Apple Watch integration improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clean Simple Eats + free?

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

### Is Alive by Whitney Simmons free?

Alive by Whitney Simmons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clean Simple Eats + or Alive by Whitney Simmons?

Alive by Whitney Simmons is rated higher. Clean Simple Eats + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Alive by Whitney Simmons averages 4.9 from 44K ratings.

### Do Clean Simple Eats + or Alive by Whitney Simmons have ads?

Clean Simple Eats + shows ads; Alive by Whitney Simmons does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clean Simple Eats + or Alive by Whitney Simmons?

Clean Simple Eats + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alive by Whitney Simmons weekly. Most recently, Clean Simple Eats + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Alive by Whitney Simmons 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.*