Comparison

A Simple Task vs POPS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A Simple Task

A fast-paced game where players must tap numbers 1 to 100 in order within a four-minute time limit. It offers a scoring system based on speed and includes achievements to unlock. This game is a fun way to pass the time and challenge friends.

Highlights
  • Tap numbers 1-100 in order
  • Four-minute time limit
  • Speed-based scoring
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Compete with friends
  • Quick playtime
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"Don't be fooled. It's not as simple as it seems." Here’s a challenge for you: Simply touch all the numbers from 1 to 100 in order, and do it in under four minutes. Sounds easy, right? Everyone thinks that will be easy, but you'll be surprised how difficult it is. Try it for yourself, and see if you get all the numbers before time runs out. The scoring system rewards you for finding the next number quickly. Compare scores with your friends! Try to get all of the achievements! Got a few spare minutes? This game is a great, fun way to pass the time. Will you be the first of your friends to accomplish such A Simple Task? Other quotes from players: "Pleasantly nerve-wracking" "Simple, premise, super execution!" "I love this game!"

About

POPS

Strategically tap colorful balls to initiate chain reactions and clear each level. Plan your moves carefully to achieve satisfying cascades and complete new challenges.

Highlights
  • Strategic chain reaction gameplay
  • Pop colorful balls
  • Level-based challenges
  • Satisfying cascade effects
  • Careful planning required
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POPS is a fun and playful game where players strategically trigger chain reactions to pop colorful balls. Each level presents a new challenge, requiring careful planning to pop enough balls and clear the stage. With the first tap, a ball bursts to pop nearby balls, setting off a satisfying cascade of pops!

Screenshots

POPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A Simple Task at none against POPS's 1. POPS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. POPS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Simple Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for A Simple Task against 5.0 for POPS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
A Simple Task versus POPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Simple TaskPOPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBright Side Labs, LLCMonroe and Company, LLC

Customer experience

A Simple Task

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

POPS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

A Simple Task

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

POPS

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99

Questions

Is A Simple Task free?
A Simple Task is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POPS free?
POPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Simple Task or POPS?
A Simple Task and POPS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do A Simple Task or POPS have ads?
A Simple Task shows ads; POPS does not.

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