# Jointly vs Simon

Jointly and Simon both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Simon's written reviews are positive against 33% of Jointly's. Simon also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jointly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Jointly against 5.0 for Simon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Jointly's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simon's.

Jointly ships an update every 5 weeks, Simon every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jointly | Simon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jointly/id560178300/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simon-care-made-easy/id6751861068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carers UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/560178303) | [Simon Care Management](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837244234) |

## What reviewers say

### Jointly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jointly/id560178300)

Coordinate care for loved ones with a dedicated app. Organize tasks, medications, and communication within a secure group. Designed by carers for carers, it simplifies caregiving.

**Highlights:** Circles of care for group coordination, Task and to-do list management, Medication tracking, Group messaging and photo sharing, Calendar for event scheduling, Profile and contact management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jointly Circle Token | $2.99 | one-time |


### Simon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simon-care-made-easy/id6751861068)

This app provides research-backed guidance for individuals with dementia and their caregivers to establish healthy daily routines. It combines notifications with a centralized platform for families to connect and stay organized, aiming to promote well-being and independence.

**Highlights:** Research-backed dementia care guidance, Daily routine establishment, Anxiety and confusion reduction, Time and place-based notifications, Family and caregiver connection platform, Organization tools

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simon Plus - Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| Simon Plus - Annual | $80.00 | per year |
| Acceptance in Living with Dementia | $10.00 | one-time |
| Understanding Diagnosis & Treatment | $20.00 | one-time |
| Dementia 101 Course | $49.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jointly free?

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

### Is Simon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jointly or Simon?

Jointly and Simon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Jointly or Simon have ads?

Neither Jointly nor Simon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jointly or Simon?

Jointly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simon every 11 days. Most recently, Jointly was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simon on October 30, 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.*