# Simple In/Out vs Layer Platform

The clearest difference is rating: Layer Platform at 4.7 against Simple In/Out's 3.2. Layer Platform also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Simple In/Out's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (207 vs 13). 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.

Layer Platform holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple In/Out has 207 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Simple In/Out's written reviews are positive against 0% of Layer Platform's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple In/Out ships an update fortnightly, Layer Platform every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple In/Out | Layer Platform |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-inout/id440781200/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-platform/id1367048141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **34.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Made Apps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/440781203) | [Layer, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367048080) |

## 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)


### Layer Platform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-platform/id1367048141)

This app organizes detailed building project information, including materials, photos, and tasks, into a centralized library. It allows customization of data fields and direct synchronization with Revit models for real-time access by all team members.

**Highlights:** Contextual project information organization, Customizable data fields, Revit model integration, Real-time data access, Streamlined workflow, Reduced redundancies and inaccuracies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 Layer Platform free?

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

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

Layer Platform is rated higher. Simple In/Out averages 3.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Layer Platform averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Simple In/Out or Layer Platform have ads?

Neither Simple In/Out nor Layer Platform shows ads.

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

Simple In/Out ships an update fortnightly, and Layer Platform every 5 days. Most recently, Simple In/Out was updated on October 24, 2026 and Layer Platform on October 29, 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.*