Comparison

Status vs SimClient

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

Head to head
About

Status

Design unique widgets for your device with extensive customization options. Choose from a variety of components like time, battery, and storage, and arrange them to match your personal style. Your data remains private and on your device.

Highlights
  • Full widget customization
  • 15 component choices
  • Drag and drop interface
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Customizable colors and layouts
Features
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The most powerful custom widget designer. With Status, you can create stunning widgets that perfectly match your style. Drag and drop components, resize as you wish, choose your colors, and make it truly yours. • Full Customisation - Choose and arrange individual elements, colors, and layouts for absolute freedom. • 15 Component Choices - Select from 15 different components including time, date, battery level, storage, step count, and more to create the perfect widget for your needs. • Complete Privacy - Your data never leaves your device unless you actively choose to create an account and share your designs. -- Privacy First Status is committed to protecting your privacy and does not share your data with third parties. For full details, please visit https://status.ksapps.com. -- Terms & Conditions Don't misuse the app, break laws, or try to mess with our services. By using Status, you agree to play nice and use it as intended, following all applicable laws and regulations. For the latest information on the Status Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, please visit https://status.ksapps.com.

About

SimClient

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated dashboard unit (DDU) for use with sim racing and driving games. Built for hands-off reliability, SimClient keeps your display awake, reconnects fast, and lets you switch seamlessly between multiple SimHub* servers — so you spend less time configuring and more time behind the wheel. SimClient connects to your existing SimHub* server and mirrors live dashboards directly on your iOS device. Perfect for: • Budget conscious sim rigs • Cramming one extra info screen into your setup • Repurposing an old iPhone or iPad into a high-res dashboard • Eliminating tapping to keep your screen awake during long sessions Works with SimHub* compatible titles, tested with and including: • Assetto Corsa • Euro Truck Simulator 2 • American Truck Simulator *Requires SimHub installed and running with Dashboard functionality enabled, and both devices connected to the same network.

Screenshots

Status4 screens
SimClient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimClient at none against Status's 2. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Status sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SimClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Status versus SimClient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStatusSimClient
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarandeep SinghChristopher Verringer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Status

Subscriptions1
  • Status Unlocked (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Status Unlocked (Lifetime)$9.99
None

SimClient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Status free?
Status is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimClient free?
SimClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Status or SimClient have ads?
Neither Status nor SimClient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Status or SimClient?
Status ships an update every 9 days, and SimClient every 9 days. Most recently, Status was updated on October 20, 2026 and SimClient on October 12, 2026.

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