Comparison

Simple(Lite) vs Progress

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

Head to head
About

Simple(Lite)

Features
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Forget about automatic step counters. What matters here is what you actually do. Simple(Lite) isn't just another fitness tracker — it's a smart daily log for mindful people. You decide what to record: a walk with your dog, a day without sugar, a cycling session, or an important meeting you don't want to forget. Why manual tracking is a game-changer: Algorithms don't know when you've nailed it. But you do. By logging your activities manually, you sharpen your memory and build discipline. It helps you stay on top of your goals — and see the real picture of your life, not some averaged-out sensor data. Here's how it works: — Add any custom activity you like (even "House cleaning" or "Screen-free hour"). — Mark it done with a single tap. — View your stats in the calendar: see exactly what you did and how often — by week, month, or year. Perfect for: — Tracking recurring events (so you never double-book or repeat yourself). — Keeping tabs on personal habits — good or bad. — Building an archive of your achievements over weeks, months, or even years. Simple, lightweight, and completely private. Your data stays yours. Contact: For questions and feedback, please reach out via Telegram: t.me/olly_blinova, email: olekablinova@icloud.com Support the developer: https://boosty.to/olgablinova/donate

About

Progress

Easily track your progress and countdown to important dates. Set custom periods and visualize remaining days at a glance. Utilize home screen widgets for quick access to your progress updates.

Highlights
  • Set custom periods
  • Display days remaining
  • Home screen widgets
  • Progress visualization
  • Countdown timer
Features
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【Check your progress !! 】 Progress is a simple application with only one function. You can display the current progress and the number of days remaining by setting the period. 【Check at a glance from the home screen】 You can also set Widget, which is a new feature from iOS14. This allows you to easily check your progress from the home screen.

Screenshots

Simple(Lite)4 screens
Progress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple(Lite) at Free against Progress's $3.99. Simple(Lite) also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Progress's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 78 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Simple(Lite) is free to download; Progress costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple(Lite) ships an update every 78 months, Progress every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple(Lite) versus Progress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple(Lite)Progress
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—4.0 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 78 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlga BlinovaGaku Sakai

In-app purchases

None

Simple(Lite)

No in-app purchases

None

Progress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple(Lite) free?
Simple(Lite) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Progress free?
Progress costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple(Lite) or Progress have ads?
Neither Simple(Lite) nor Progress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple(Lite) or Progress?
Simple(Lite) ships an update every 78 months, and Progress every 2 days. Most recently, Simple(Lite) was updated on October 1, 2026 and Progress on October 9, 2026.

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