Comparison

Simple vs Keep It Off

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple

This app offers personalized weight loss plans, real-time nutrition analysis, and on-demand coaching without calorie counting. It uses AI and gamified elements to make building healthy habits enjoyable and sustainable.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized coaching
  • Photo-based nutrition analysis
  • Beginner-friendly workout plans
  • Gamified motivation with Blinky
  • Real-time Success Score tracking
  • Sustainable habit building
Features
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AI health coach for lasting weight loss Simple helps you lose weight with personalized plans, real-time nutrition analysis, on-demand coaching, and tailored workouts—without calorie counting or extreme restrictions. For the first time, progress actually feels fun. Think of us as the Duolingo of health: motivating, enjoyable, and surprisingly delightful. While other solutions push extremes, Simple helps you find a balance that keeps you smiling throughout your weight loss journey. Consistency, made easy. What you get with Simple An AI coach trained by experts Avo™ is your smart in-app coach, guiding you with personalized advice, motivational coaching, and science-backed strategies—anytime, anywhere. Instant food feedback with Avo Vision Snap a photo of your groceries, menu, or meal and get instant guidance, nutrition insights, and recipe ideas. No calorie math—just clear, actionable advice on the go. Easy, personalized workouts Get simple, beginner-friendly workout plans designed to match your fitness level and goals. Build strength, burn calories, and stay consistent with exercise routines you’ll actually enjoy. A real-time Success Score, designed to keep you on track Track progress in real time with your personalized Success Score. Instantly see how your choices stack up, understand where to adjust, and stay motivated as you move closer to your goals. Sustainable results without the stress Turn small daily choices into lasting habits so you can lose weight, feel better, and stay consistent without rigid dieting. Meet Blinky: your emotional support fluff Most weight loss apps give you charts and streaks. Simple gives you Blinky. He’s playful, dramatic, and impossible to ignore. Log a salad, he cheers. Log late-night fries, he’ll indulge with you while helping you get back on track. Skip logging, and he sulks—or goes full chaos. Blinky makes consistency fun: - Daily motivation—“What will Blinky say today?” - Playful accountability—reactions that keep you logging. - Streak rewards—stay consistent and earn golden Blinky. It’s accountability without the scolding. His moods keep you engaged, entertained, and coming back—making healthy habits stick and driving real weight loss. Features you’ll love - Personalized weight loss coaching from Avo™ - Photo-based nutrition feedback with Avo Vision - Beginner-friendly, personalized workout plans - Honest, playful motivation from Blinky - Quick food, water, activity, and weight logging - iOS Home Screen widget & Apple Health + Watch integration Why Simple works Weight loss isn’t about perfection—it’s about consistency. Simple makes logging easy, workouts approachable, and healthy choices fun, so you can build habits that last. That’s why people call us the “Duolingo of Health.” We turn hard work into something enjoyable, motivating, and even delightful. Where other apps feel clinical or restrictive, Simple keeps you smiling, laughing, and coming back for more. And it works. To date, Simple serves 800,000+ active subscribers, who have collectively lost more than 17.5 million pounds. With 20M+ downloads and an average 4.7-star rating, Simple ranks among the world’s top-rated wellness apps. We’ve also been recognized globally—named among the Top 100 AI Companies by the World Future Awards (2025) and awarded Best Virtual Health Coach by MedTech Breakthrough (2025). Our methods are backed by science, published in peer-reviewed journals, and presented at leading international conferences. For further information, please visit https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202039. Privacy Policy: https://simple.life/privacy.htm Terms and Conditions: https://simple.life/tos/

About

Keep It Off

This virtual medical weight loss program offers video appointments and ongoing support through a mobile app. It utilizes a medically monitored system with meal replacements to help users reduce caloric intake and achieve significant weight loss.

Highlights
  • Virtual medical appointments
  • Medically monitored weight loss
  • Meal replacement options
  • Progress tracking
  • Hydration and supplement tracking
  • HIPAA compliant messaging
Features
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Our Keep-It-Off® Online program is our pioneering fully-virtual medical weight loss program. All of your medical appointments are held through video calls and ongoing support is accessible through our mobile app. Using our medically monitored weight-loss system, many people lose more than 20 pounds in the first two months! Our meal replacements consisting of soups, shakes, bars and puddings help reduce caloric intake and kickstart your body into a weight-loss zone. App Functionalities include: 1. Third Party Integration with Apple Health (not including iPad) 2. HIPAA Compliant Messaging & Scheduling 3. Progress Tracking 4. Hydration & Supplement Tracking 5. Meal Logging 6. Digital Content 7. Sequence Messaging Medical Disclaimer: This app is designed to provide general information and support related to health and wellness. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

Screenshots

Simple4 screens
Keep It Off4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple at 4.7 against Keep It Off's 4.1. Simple also leads on ratings volume (411K vs 14) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Keep It Off's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Keep It Off asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple has 411K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Simple's written reviews are positive against 50% of Keep It Off's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple ships an update weekly, Keep It Off every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Simple versus Keep It Off: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleKeep It Off
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (411K ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings411K — better14
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.313.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB69 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAM APPSOBESITY TREATMENT CENTER, A MEDICAL CORPORATION

Customer experience

Simple

All ratings410,972 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews9,632 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative19.5%

Keep It Off

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Simple

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to edit or delete fasts
  • Data loss and syncing issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior and notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customizable goals and fasting schedules
  • Improved food logging and tracking capabilities
  • Integration with fitness trackers and other health apps
  • Better user feedback and communication channels
  • More detailed nutrition information and analysis

Keep It Off

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Simple

Subscriptions6
  • Simple Pro2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Simple Pro3 variants$29.993 Months
  • Simple Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Month
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  • Simple Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Simple Pro$49.991 Year
  • Simple Premium3 Months trial$59.993 Months
One-time1
  • Workbooks Bundle$29.99
None

Keep It Off

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keep It Off free?
Keep It Off is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple or Keep It Off?
Simple is rated higher. Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 411K ratings, while Keep It Off averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Simple or Keep It Off have ads?
Neither Simple nor Keep It Off shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple or Keep It Off?
Simple ships an update weekly, and Keep It Off every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple was updated on November 8, 2026 and Keep It Off on November 3, 2026.

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