# Simple vs StorageManager

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against StorageManager's 1. Simple also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Simple ships an update every 14 months, StorageManager every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on May 20, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | StorageManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MSC Computer Vertriebs-Gesellschaft mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568290326) | [Janis Hutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636936538) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-inventory/id1591932175)

**In-app purchases:** none


### StorageManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storagemanager/id6443832297)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple free?

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

### Is StorageManager free?

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

### Do Simple or StorageManager have ads?

Neither Simple nor StorageManager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple or StorageManager?

Simple ships an update every 14 months, and StorageManager every 7 months. Most recently, Simple was updated on May 20, 2026 and StorageManager on September 5, 2026.

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