# Now vs Simple Notification

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Notification at 5.0 against Now's 2.6. Simple Notification also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Now's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Notification asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Notification holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Now has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Now | Simple Notification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-speaking-clock/id1535876785/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notification/id1626758027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aktiebolaget Kattbjorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216836924) | [keisuke gosho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582735089) |

## What reviewers say

### Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-speaking-clock/id1535876785)

This app verbally announces the current date and time, offering a simple solution for those who struggle with timekeeping or find complex calendar interfaces overwhelming. It features customizable read-out intervals and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Verbal date and time announcement, Automatic read-outs, Digital and analog clock interfaces, Multiple language support, Customizable intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Now - Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Simple Notification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notification/id1626758027)

Easily set and manage notifications for your iOS calendar. Quickly add subjects, locations, and desired notification times. Correct mistakes or remove past notifications with simple deletion functions.

**Highlights:** Set calendar notifications, Add subject, location, and time, View notification history, Delete notification settings, Integrates with iOS calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Now free?

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

### Is Simple Notification free?

Simple Notification is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Now or Simple Notification?

Simple Notification is rated higher. Now averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Simple Notification averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Now or Simple Notification have ads?

Both Now and Simple Notification show ads.

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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.*