# Simple Roster vs Simple Rota Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Roster at 85% against Simple Rota Maker's 23%. Simple Roster also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (770 vs 2). Simple Rota Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Roster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Rota Maker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Roster holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Roster has 770 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Simple Roster's written reviews are positive against 23% of Simple Rota Maker's.

Simple Roster ships an update every 2 months, Simple Rota Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Roster | Simple Rota Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-roster/id476294253/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-rota-maker/id1290921414/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **770** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Purple Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/476294256) | [Members of Us Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124075762) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Roster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-roster/id476294253)

Manage your work schedule digitally with this intuitive app. Access your shifts from anywhere, even offline, and easily plan social gatherings with friends by viewing their schedules. Share your availability with loved ones to keep them informed.

**Highlights:** Offline roster access, Intuitive shift entry, Friend roster viewing, Roster sharing, Recurring shift setup (Full Version), Calendar notes (Full Version), iOS calendar sync (Full Version)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and effective
- 💡 Helpful for shift workers
- 🔍 Allows viewing of schedules at a glance
- 🔗 Ability to share roster with others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes or crashes
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Calendar dates not always accurate
- 💬 Inability to add multiple shifts per day
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate or use

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar dates shown incorrectly
- Roster sharing feature not working properly
- App freezes when trying to edit shifts

**Requested features**

- Add ability to repeat/copy shift patterns
- Improve calendar sync with other apps
- Provide more color options for shifts
- Allow adding notes or reminders to shifts
- Implement landscape mode support


### Simple Rota Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-rota-maker/id1290921414)

This app helps you create and manage work schedules and personal appointments. It can automatically generate rolling rota patterns for multiple workers and includes a task manager for to-do lists and audio notes. Share schedules easily with dynamic links.

**Highlights:** Automatic rolling rota generation, Manual schedule creation, Integrated task manager, Audio note recording, Shareable dynamic links, Export rotas to spreadsheets, Worker availability settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Rota Maker Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monday to Saturday Rota | $2.99 | one-time |
| Saturday To Sunday Rota | $2.99 | one-time |
| Simple Rota Maker Ad Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Customise day of week roster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rolling Block Scheduler | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Roster free?

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

### Is Simple Rota Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Roster or Simple Rota Maker?

Simple Roster is rated higher. Simple Roster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while Simple Rota Maker averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple Roster or Simple Rota Maker have ads?

Both Simple Roster and Simple Rota Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Roster or Simple Rota Maker?

Simple Roster ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Rota Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Roster was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple Rota Maker on October 10, 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.*