Ellie vs Simplify Team
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ellie
This app helps you organize your thoughts and create a realistic daily schedule. It allows you to capture tasks, time-block them on a calendar, and integrate with your existing calendars. Focus tools and project organization features are also included.
- Brain dump for task capture
- Time-blocked calendar
- Apple and Google Calendar integration
- Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers
- Project organization with labels and subtasks
- Web and mobile synchronization
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Clear your head. Plan what fits. Get it done. Ellie turns an open-ended brain dump into a realistic plan for your day: • Capture tasks quickly in Brain Dump • Drag tasks into a time-blocked calendar • See Apple Calendar and Google Calendar events alongside your tasks • Stay focused with Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers • Organize projects with labels, subtasks, recurring tasks, priorities, and more • Plan on the go, then pick up where you left off on the web The free version of Ellie includes unlimited tasks. Upgrade to Ellie Pro for $9.99/month, $99.99/year, or a one-time $299.99 purchase to unlock additional Pro features including labels, recurring tasks, subtasks, and more. If you previously purchased Ellie Pro, use Restore Purchases in the app to restore access. Prices shown are for customers in the United States and may vary with your App Store account settings. In-app purchases and subscriptions cannot be shared using Family Sharing. Ellie Terms of Service - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/terms-of-service Ellie Privacy Policy - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/privacy
Simplify Team
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Simplify Team is a subscription SaaS for professional sports teams. Subscribe at https://simplify.racing — pricing and free demo available. Simplify Team brings every aspect of your operations into one clear, centralized view. From scheduling events and managing travel to coordinating staff, logistics, and communication, everything is seamlessly organized in a single platform. With an intuitive interface and real-time visibility across your entire calendar, teams stay aligned, prepared, and in control - no matter how complex the schedule. Built for elite sports organizations, Simplify Team replaces fragmented tools with clarity, structure, and precision.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simplify Team at none against Ellie's 5. Simplify Team also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Ellie sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simplify Team asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ellie | Simplify Team |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AloaLabs, LLC | cedras GmbH |
Bugs and requests
Ellie
Reported bugs
7 issues- Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
- Editing and moving recurring tasks have bugs
- Rearranging tasks causes them to bounce back
- Add task button not working
- Recurring tasks show multiple times on Google Calendar
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- Calendar syncing not requesting access
- iPad split screen, portrait orientation, window resizing missing
Requested features
9 requests- General note-taking area outside of Brain Dump
- Easier way to add new time slots (e.g., holding on day time box)
- Unfinished tasks/Brain Dump to go back to Brain Dump or a priority folder
- Habit tracker
- Custom repeat periods
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- Ability to increase font size
- Split screen on iPad
- Portrait orientation on iPad
- Ability to resize window on iPad
Simplify Team
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ellie
- Ellie Pro (Monthly, 50% off)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ellie Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Ellie Pro (Annual, 50% off)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Ellie Pro (Annual Plan)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Ellie Pro - Lifetime$299.99
Simplify Team
No in-app purchases
