Simplo vs First Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simplo
Manage smart home devices, including smartwatches and smartphone gateways. Automate your home and track fitness data. Share device access with others for collaborative management.
- Manage smartwatches (Quadrant, SPORTPIX)
- Control smartphone gateways (Adriano)
- Set up automation rules
- Monitor device status
- Share devices with other users
- AI-powered fitness scan (ScanUp subscription)
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S1MPL0 is an app for managing smart home devices and wearables. It's the app for "all your automations". With S1MPL0 you can manage the "Quadrant" and "SPORTPIX" smartwatches: fitness devices capable of monitoring and tracking your fitness data. You can also manage Adriano: an innovative device that turns old smartphones into smart home gateways. Set up your Adriano and transform unused smartphones into home automation hubs. Easily manage Adriano and your smart home sensors directly from your phone. Set up automation rules and keep track of the status of all your devices. Share your devices with other users! For example, you can share your office Adriano with colleagues and manage rules and automations together. You can also share your smartwatches with family and friends. ScanUp — AI Fitness Scan With a ScanUp subscription, unlock an advanced AI-powered fitness scan using only your smartphone camera — no additional hardware required. Simply point the camera at your face for 30 seconds to receive a detailed fitness report. All processing happens entirely on your device, with no data sent to the cloud. ScanUp subscriptions are activated using a code included with physical gift cards, available at select retail partners. Disclaimer: The fitness trackers, wearables, and scanning features in S1MPL0 are not medical devices. The information collected has no diagnostic value and does not replace the advice of a qualified medical professional. Always consult a doctor before making any health-related decisions. https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/40002783
First Light
Begin each day with a curated passage of ancient philosophy, poetry, or spiritual insight. This app offers a gentle reflection prompt and a visual reward to foster presence, peace, and intention. It's designed to help you start your day with clarity and a sense of calm.
- Daily wisdom passages
- Reflection prompts
- Visual rewards
- Calming minimalist experience
- Focus and presence building
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First Light is your daily ritual for wisdom, presence, and peace. Start each morning with a timeless passage rooted in ancient philosophy, poetry, and spiritual insight. Gain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and live with intention. Whether you’re seeking more focus, less anxiety, or simply a quiet place to begin your day, First Light is built to center your mind and elevate your mornings. BENEFITS • Feel calmer, more present, and grounded • Build a meaningful daily habit of reflection • Start your day with clarity instead of chaos • Experience deeper happiness through timeless wisdom What You'll Get: • A new wisdom passage each morning • A gentle reflection prompt to deepen your insight • A visual reward revealed only after reading • A calming, minimalist experience made for quiet focus First Light is for anyone seeking peace in a noisy world. A space to begin again, every morning. Terms of service: https://firstlightdaily.app/terms Privacy policy: https://firstlightdaily.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: First Light at every 3 days against Simplo's monthly. First Light also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Simplo's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Simplo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and First Light sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simplo ships an update monthly, First Light every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simplo | First Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 263 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Domethics | The Wellness Company, Inc. |
Customer experience
Simplo
First Light
In-app purchases
Simplo
- ScanUp Monthly$5.991 Month
- ScanUp Yearly$59.991 Year
First Light
- First Light Monthly$3.991 Month
- First Light Annual$19.991 Year









