Comparison

Triage 2 vs SimpleTask

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

Head to head
About

Triage 2

This app helps manage your inbox by allowing you to quickly process new messages using a card-based interface. It enables archiving, saving for later, or sending brief replies, reducing inbox stress.

Highlights
  • Card-based message interface
  • Quick archiving
  • Save for later
  • Compose short replies
  • Supports IMAP accounts (Gmail, iCloud, Fastmail)
  • Reduces inbox stress
Features
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Triage 2 is first aid for people who struggle to stay on top of their inbox. It doesn’t try to replace traditional email software, but lets you use your downtime to quickly remove the noise and stress. New messages appear as a familiar “stack of cards” interface. With a flick or a tap, you can quickly archive messages, keep important ones in your inbox for later, or compose a short reply. Triage 2 supports Gmail, iCloud Mail, Fastmail or any other email service that supports IMAP. --- Praise for Triage: “Since I’ve been using Triage, I’m more caught up on my email than I have been in years.” — Daring Fireball “Triage makes it feel seamless, and even fun, to achieve—if not Inbox Zero—at least Inbox Zen.” — Macworld “Triage is my new favorite email app for iPhone.” — MacStories “Triage is simple, clean, fast, and one of my new favorite apps.” — iMore Terms of use: https://triage.cc/terms Privacy Policy: https://triage.cc/privacy

About

SimpleTask

Features
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SimpleTask is a sleek and elegant to-do list manager that focuses on discrete tasks organized with tags. Built on the best principles from GTD, bullet journaling, and proven productivity methods. Great for the ADHD brain! Why SimpleTask? - Plan your day with clear, actionable tasks while everything else waits in your unscheduled list - Fast gestures and tag filters keep you organized without the fuss - Optional nudge reminders at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Features - Plan tasks by day, or leave them unscheduled until you're ready - Intuitive gestures — tap the circle to complete, the task to edit, and swipe right and left to snooze or schedule - Smart recurring tasks — set simple repeats and choose when to schedule the next task upon completion - Quick Add widget for speedy task entry - iCloud sync keeps your data secure across all your devices - Complete Apple Watch companion app - Up to 200 new tasks per month SimpleTask Plus (Optional Upgrade) - AI chat for personalized, actionable help with any task - Detailed stats on your productivity habits, including daily and weekly completions, streaks, and all-time totals - Unlimited tasks - Add notes to a task - Search all tasks - Share tasks directly to your calendar SimpleTask EULA: https://manicgrin.com/simpletask-end-user-licence-agreement-eula SimpleTask Privacy Policy: https://manicgrin.com/simpletask-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Triage 24 screens
SimpleTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SimpleTask at 3 against Triage 2's 1. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Triage 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and SimpleTask sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Triage 2 versus SimpleTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriage 2SimpleTask
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperElectric Fence LimitedManicgrin Media Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Triage 2

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
2 purchases

SimpleTask

Subscriptions2
  • SimpleTask Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SimpleTask Plus Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Triage 2 free?
Triage 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleTask free?
SimpleTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Triage 2 or SimpleTask have ads?
Neither Triage 2 nor SimpleTask shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Triage 2 or SimpleTask?
Triage 2 ships an update every 2 months, and SimpleTask every 2 months. Most recently, Triage 2 was updated on October 5, 2026 and SimpleTask on October 7, 2026.

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