Comparison

WordPress vs Simple Business System

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

Head to head
About

WordPress

Manage and create your WordPress blog or website directly from your iOS device. Edit posts and pages, upload media, track site statistics, and engage with your audience by replying to comments. This open-source tool empowers you to publish content on the go.

Highlights
  • Create and edit posts and pages
  • Upload photos and videos
  • View site statistics
  • Reply to comments
  • Supports WordPress.com and self-hosted sites
  • Open Source project
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Manage or create your WordPress blog or website right from your iOS device: create and edit posts and pages, upload your favorite photos and videos, view stats and reply to comments. With WordPress for iOS, you have the power to publish in the palm of your hand. Draft a spontaneous haiku from the couch. Snap and post a photo on your lunch break. Respond to your latest comments, or check your stats to see what new countries today’s visitors are coming from. WordPress for iOS is an Open Source project, which means you too can contribute to its development. Learn more at https://apps.wordpress.com/contribute/. WordPress for iOS supports WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress.org sites running WordPress 4.0 or higher. Need help with the app? Visit the forums at https://wordpress.org/support/forum/mobile/ or tweet us @WordPressiOS. View the Privacy Notice for California Users at https://automattic.com/privacy/#california-consumer-privacy-act-ccpa.

About

Simple Business System

Features
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Simple Business System is a complete business management platform. Handle calls, leads, conversations, bookings, appointments and customer communications all in one place, automatically. Built for local service businesses who need a professional system that works around the clock - so you never miss an enquiry, never lose a lead, and never drop the ball on a customer. Manage your pipeline, track opportunities, send invoices, monitor your reputation and stay connected with customers from anywhere.

Screenshots

WordPress4 screens
Simple Business System4 screens

Verdict

The call

WordPress and Simple Business System are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WordPress versus Simple Business System: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWordPressSimple Business System
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB317 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAutomatticRichard Jackson

Bugs and requests

WordPress

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to upload photos properly
  • Drafts disappearing without warning
  • Formatting issues with text, lists, and media
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Login and authentication problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integrate Gutenberg editor
  • Add option to adjust uploaded photo sizes
  • Improve offline editing capabilities
  • Enhance integration with other apps and services
  • Provide more customization options

Simple Business System

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WordPress

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Business System

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WordPress free?
WordPress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Business System free?
Simple Business System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WordPress or Simple Business System have ads?
Neither WordPress nor Simple Business System shows ads.

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