# The Simple App vs Simply

The clearest difference is rating: Simply at 5.0 against The Simple App's 1.0. Simply also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). The Simple App's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simply holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of The Simple App's written reviews are positive against 77% of Simply's.

The Simple App ships an update monthly, Simply every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple App | Simply |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-app/id1561933831/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply/id1576064673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Sakal Pte LTd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561933833) | [Simply Smart Home Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364332276) |

## What reviewers say

### The Simple App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-app/id1561933831)

Manage your condo lifestyle with this integrated system. Receive announcements, book facilities, manage event RSVPs, and submit service requests seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Receive condo announcements, Book condo facilities, Manage event RSVPs, Submit feedback and service requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simply

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply/id1576064673)

Control your entire smart home ecosystem from a single interface. Manage thermostats, security devices, lighting, audio/video, and more. Integrate various automation systems and IoT gadgets for a unified smart living experience.

**Highlights:** Smart thermostat control, Security camera management, Lighting and blind automation, Audio/video equipment control, Intercom functionality, Integration of IoT gadgets

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple App free?

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

### Is Simply free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Simple App or Simply?

Simply is rated higher. The Simple App averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simply averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Simple App or Simply have ads?

Neither The Simple App nor Simply shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Simple App or Simply?

The Simple App ships an update monthly, and Simply every 9 months. Most recently, The Simple App was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simply on November 3, 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.*