# HarmLess vs Simply Plural

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply Plural at none against HarmLess's 14. Simply Plural also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). HarmLess's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 932). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HarmLess sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Simply Plural asks for nothing beyond the download.

HarmLess holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HarmLess has 8.1K ratings behind it against 932, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of HarmLess's written reviews are positive against 75% of Simply Plural's.

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, Simply Plural monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HarmLess | Simply Plural |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066/reviews)** | [4.3 (932 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-plural/id1563146996/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 932 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wired Betterment](https://appshunter.io/developer/954911326) | [Apparyllis U.G.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563146998) |

## What reviewers say

### HarmLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066)

This app supports individuals recovering from self-harm by providing tools to track progress, manage urges with healthy alternatives, and deepen self-understanding. It offers courses, guided meditations, and access to professional therapists.

**Highlights:** Urge management toolkit, Self-harm-free streak tracking, Personalized journal, Educational courses on mental health, Guided meditations, Breathing exercises, Access to discounted therapists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Intro Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Feat. Offer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Feat. Offer Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Feat. Offer Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| $1 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for self-harm recovery
- 🚀 Motivating and encouraging
- 🔒 Provides privacy with password protection
- 📈 Tracks progress and achievements
- 💭 Offers coping mechanisms and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require payment
- 🔍 Difficulty hiding the app from others
- 🤔 Confusion around certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or crashes
- Inconsistencies in the self-harm tracker

**Requested features**

- More free meditation and breathing exercises
- Ability to reset or adjust the self-harm tracker
- Option to customize the app's appearance
- Improved syncing and data transfer between devices


### Simply Plural

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-plural/id1563146996)

Manage your system members, track who is fronting, and communicate with others. This app offers privacy-first design, accessibility features like dark mode and adjustable font sizes, and optional sharing of front changes with chosen contacts.

**Highlights:** Member tracking, Front history graph, Member voting, In-app chat, Privacy-first design, Accessibility features (dark mode, font scaling), Front change notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Helpful for system organization
- 📊 Useful for tracking switches and fronting
- 🤝 Allows sharing with friends and singlets
- 🎨 Customizable profiles and colors
- 💬 Chat and poll features for communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially after updates
- 🔄 Data loss and account issues
- 🤔 Confusing UI and onboarding process
- 🖼️ Unable to upload images/avatars
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account creation problems
- Frequent crashes and app not loading properly
- Front history and member data disappearing
- Inconsistent behavior with image uploads
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload multiple photos per alter
- Implement a journaling/notes feature
- Add option to sort/rearrange members list
- Improve notification system for fronting changes
- Develop an Apple Watch app for easier tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HarmLess free?

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

### Is Simply Plural free?

Simply Plural is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HarmLess or Simply Plural?

HarmLess is rated higher. HarmLess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Simply Plural averages 4.3 from 932 ratings.

### Do HarmLess or Simply Plural have ads?

HarmLess shows ads; Simply Plural does not.

### Which is updated more often, HarmLess or Simply Plural?

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, and Simply Plural monthly. Most recently, HarmLess was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simply Plural on September 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.*