# Tidy vs Simple Journaling

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tidy at every 4 days against Simple Journaling's every 2 months. Tidy also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). Simple Journaling's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tidy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Simple Journaling sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Journaling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tidy has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tidy ships an update every 4 days, Simple Journaling every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tidy | Simple Journaling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-house-cleaning-schedule/id1564891793/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-journaling/id6760980806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chakhouski Artsiom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449875964) | [Jayden Dirksen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886739587) |

## What reviewers say

### Tidy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-house-cleaning-schedule/id1564891793)

This app helps you manage household chores and organize your home. It generates daily cleaning checklists, offers expert insights, and tracks your progress to maintain a tidy living space without feeling overwhelmed.

**Highlights:** Daily cleaning checklist generation, Expert cleaning insights, Progress tracking for motivation, Seasonal cleaning checklists, Personalized cleaning plans (subscription), Organize everyday tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps keep house clean
- 👍 Customizable cleaning plans
- 💡 Provides cleaning tips and insights
- 🚀 Streamlines cleaning routine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
- 👎 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 👎 Doesn't work well for all home setups

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss and resets
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom rooms and tasks
- Calendar sync for tasks
- Family/household member management
- More flexible scheduling options


### Simple Journaling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-journaling/id6760980806)

This app offers a clean, distraction-free space for daily reflection and gratitude tracking. It helps users understand themselves better by visualizing emotional patterns and providing insights into writing habits. Features include mood tracking, search, and weekly goals.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free journaling, Daily gratitude tracking, Mood tracking and trend visualization, Journal search with mood filters, Weekly goals and streak tracking, Insights and analytics dashboard, AI-powered reflection prompts (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tidy free?

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

### Is Simple Journaling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tidy or Simple Journaling?

Simple Journaling is rated higher. Tidy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Simple Journaling averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tidy or Simple Journaling have ads?

Neither Tidy nor Simple Journaling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tidy or Simple Journaling?

Tidy ships an update every 4 days, and Simple Journaling every 2 months. Most recently, Tidy was updated on November 7, 2026 and Simple Journaling on October 31, 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.*