# Simple In/Out vs KaiNexus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KaiNexus at 100% against Simple In/Out's 34%. KaiNexus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Simple In/Out's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (207 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KaiNexus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple In/Out has 207 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Simple In/Out's written reviews are positive against 100% of KaiNexus's.

Simple In/Out ships an update fortnightly, KaiNexus every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple In/Out | KaiNexus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-inout/id440781200/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kainexus/id1093165631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Made Apps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/440781203) | [KaiNexus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/508900297) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple In/Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-inout/id440781200)

Easily manage employee presence with an intuitive in/out board. Quickly update your status, receive notifications, and even automate updates based on location or network. Ideal for busy offices.

**Highlights:** Easy to read status board, Admin user management, Automatic status updates (location, network), Geofencing and beacon support, Notifications for status changes, Scheduled status updates, Company announcements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Effective at-a-glance status tracking for teams
- 🔄 Automatic geofencing capability when working
- ⚡ Easy manual check-in/check-out functionality
- 🌐 Web and mobile app integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📍 Unreliable geofencing accuracy and functionality
- 🔋 Significant battery drain from location services
- ⚠️ Inconsistent automatic status updates
- 🔐 Settings reset after app updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or shortly after opening
- Geofencing triggers check-in/out at wrong locations (up to 10+ km away)
- Automatic status updates fail randomly
- Settings and login information lost after app updates
- App logs out unexpectedly without user action

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility for status changes
- WiFi-based location detection instead of GPS
- Scheduled geofencing (e.g., M-F 8am-8pm only)
- Time display on main status screen
- Additional status options (Lunch, Meeting, Vacation, Sick)


### KaiNexus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kainexus/id1093165631)

Capture company improvements, projects, incidents, and tasks on the go. This mobile companion extends the enterprise continuous improvement platform beyond desktop and tablet devices.

**Highlights:** Capture improvements, Track projects, Log incidents, Manage tasks, Mobile access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple In/Out free?

Simple In/Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KaiNexus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple In/Out or KaiNexus?

KaiNexus is rated higher. Simple In/Out averages 3.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while KaiNexus averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Simple In/Out or KaiNexus have ads?

Neither Simple In/Out nor KaiNexus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple In/Out or KaiNexus?

Simple In/Out ships an update fortnightly, and KaiNexus every 13 months. Most recently, Simple In/Out was updated on October 24, 2026 and KaiNexus on October 5, 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.*