# Waitlist.Me vs Simple Host

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Host at 4.7 against Waitlist.Me's 3.8. Simple Host also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Waitlist.Me's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (52 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Host sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Waitlist.Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Host holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waitlist.Me has 52 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Waitlist.Me's written reviews are positive against 83% of Simple Host's.

Waitlist.Me ships an update every 2 months, Simple Host every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waitlist.Me | Simple Host |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waitlistme/id573230074/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-host/id1484893052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Waitlist Me, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573230077) | [petrit kojtari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281586658) |

## What reviewers say

### Waitlist.Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waitlistme/id573230074)

This app streamlines customer waitlists and reservations for businesses. It replaces manual systems with digital notifications via text and phone calls, improving customer service and operational efficiency. Features include self check-in, customizable alerts, and detailed reporting.

**Highlights:** Digital waitlist management, SMS and phone call notifications, Customer self check-in, Customizable public waitlist page, Reservation and appointment scheduling, Analytics and reports, Multi-device syncing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 👍 Simple waitlist and reservation application
- 👍 Great for simple scheduling needs
- 👍 Saves time for staff
- 👍 Cost-effective and high ROI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Colors of status can't be updated on iPad
- 🐛 App does not update fast enough
- 🐛 Doesn't sync well with the website
- 🐛 Slowest app on the market for iPhone users
- 🐛 Does not stay updated on multiple devices

**Reported bugs**

- Colors of status cannot be updated on iPad
- Status colors revert after refresh
- Slow loading for iPhone users
- App does not update fast enough / sync issues
- Does not stay updated on multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Option for additional messages (more than three)
- Feature to add an additional waiting list on the same account
- Export option for names and phone numbers
- Bigger 'add button'
- Ability to turn off wait time estimates completely


### Simple Host

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-host/id1484893052)

Streamline restaurant operations with an all-in-one platform for managing reservations, tables, and guest relationships. This app offers online booking, intelligent table management, and direct guest communication to enhance service and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Online reservations and waitlist management, Intelligent table and floor plan management, 2-way guest messaging and automated reminders, Digital guestbook for building profiles, Real-time operational statistics, Secure cloud backup and multi-device sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Table Management | $29.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Basic | $49.99 | per month |
| Professional | $69.99 | per month |
| VIP | $99.99 | per month |
| 100 Messages | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Discounted Messages | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Messages | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Discounted Messages | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Messages | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waitlist.Me free?

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

### Is Simple Host free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Waitlist.Me or Simple Host?

Simple Host is rated higher. Waitlist.Me averages 3.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Simple Host averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Waitlist.Me or Simple Host have ads?

Neither Waitlist.Me nor Simple Host shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waitlist.Me or Simple Host?

Waitlist.Me ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Host every 3 weeks. Most recently, Waitlist.Me was updated on November 1, 2026 and Simple Host on November 3, 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.*