# OnPage vs Simple Pager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Pager at 100% against OnPage's 45%. Simple Pager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). OnPage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Pager sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OnPage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Pager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnPage has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of OnPage's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Pager's.

OnPage ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Pager every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnPage | Simple Pager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onpage/id427935899/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pager/id1489133072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 165 MB | 469 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OnPage Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/427935902) | [petrit kojtari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281586658) |

## What reviewers say

### OnPage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onpage/id427935899)

This app replaces traditional pagers with a secure, HIPAA-compliant clinical communication platform. It ensures critical notifications reach the right person promptly, streamlining incident resolution and team communication with features like alert-until-read and customizable escalation.

**Highlights:** HIPAA-compliant clinical communication, Alert-until-read capabilities, Dynamic digital schedules, Customizable escalation, Incident reporting, Secure messaging with attachments, On-call schedule management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and dependable
- 👍 Easy to use and customizable
- 🚀 Effective for critical alerts and notifications
- 👍 Useful for on-call professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔕 Notification issues (not loud enough, don't work in silent mode)
- 🔍 Poor user interface and UI design
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- Phantom paging issues that lock the app
- Notifications not working reliably
- App freezing when receiving multiple alerts
- Voicemail playback causing crashes

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app support
- Ability to mark messages as read/responded
- Improved battery life and power management
- Easier account and billing management


### Simple Pager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-pager/id1489133072)

Manage restaurant waitlists and reservations efficiently. Send custom messages and reminders to guests, and track seating with calculated wait times. Offers a digital alternative to traditional pagers.

**Highlights:** Waitlist and reservation management, Customizable guest messages, Preset message templates, Reservation reminders, Calculated average wait times, Guest seating tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Messages | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Messages | $59.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Messages | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnPage free?

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

### Is Simple Pager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OnPage or Simple Pager?

Simple Pager is rated higher. OnPage averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Simple Pager averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OnPage or Simple Pager have ads?

Neither OnPage nor Simple Pager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OnPage or Simple Pager?

OnPage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Pager every 5 weeks. Most recently, OnPage was updated on October 16, 2026 and Simple Pager on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*