# 犬岛 vs Simple

犬岛 and Simple both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Simple's written reviews are positive against 11% of 犬岛's. 犬岛's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 犬岛 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Simple sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 犬岛 against 4.6 for Simple. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of 犬岛's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 犬岛 | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6450510581/reviews) | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id6714463207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Quandao Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370250847) | [Beijing Summer Love Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/983476475) |

## What reviewers say

### 犬岛

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6450510581)

This app is a life journaling tool that supports rich text formatting, multi-level tagging, and various organizational methods like calendars and timelines. It fosters a community for deep communication and self-expression, connecting users through shared thoughts and experiences. AI features assist in organizing content, tracking emotions, and matching users.

**Highlights:** Rich text formatting, Multi-level tagging, Calendar and timeline views, Public sharing of entries, AI-driven content organization, User matching based on inner qualities, Emotional tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1周 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1周 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1周 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1个月 | $7.99 | per month |
| 3个月 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1个月 | $19.99 | per month |
| 6个月 | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 1年 | $29.99 | per year |
| 3个月 | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6个月 | $49.99 | per 6 months |


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple/id6714463207)

This app focuses on building genuine friendships without romantic pursuits or social pressure. It offers a space for authentic self-expression, interest-based connections, and private group interactions. Discover like-minded individuals in a relaxed and sincere social environment.

**Highlights:** Friendship-focused social networking, Authentic self-expression, No romantic pursuits, Interest-based communities, Private group chats, Temporary posts, Virtual location interaction

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30星光 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏1元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 端午限定礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18 元礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180星光 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏20元 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 160星光 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏50元 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-4个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 370星光 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 540星光 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏100元 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1280星光 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1300星光 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1年 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 赞赏200元 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 守望者计划-1年 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 1850星光 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480星光 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 犬岛 free?

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

### Is Simple free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 犬岛 or Simple?

Simple is rated higher. 犬岛 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Simple averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do 犬岛 or Simple have ads?

Neither 犬岛 nor Simple shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 犬岛 or Simple?

犬岛 ships an update every 3 days, and Simple every 3 days. Most recently, 犬岛 was updated on September 17, 2026 and Simple on September 25, 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.*