# Simple Modern vs Sift

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Modern at none against Sift's 2. Simple Modern also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). Sift's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple Modern asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Modern against 5.0 for Sift. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Modern has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Modern ships an update fortnightly, Sift daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Modern | Sift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-modern/id6458345718/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sift-save-and-shop/id6790966267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Modern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701161671) | [Sift Shop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790966269) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Modern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-modern/id6458345718)

Discover and shop a wide range of drinkware, bags, and more. Get exclusive discounts, early access to new collections, and enjoy a seamless shopping experience with quick checkout.

**Highlights:** Exclusive discounts, Early access to launches, Easy browsing of new arrivals, First-to-know notifications, Secure and fast checkout

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Durable and high-quality cups
- 👍 Cute and modern designs
- 👍 Great for kids
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Convenient to shop through app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App login issues
- 🐛 App not loading products
- 🐛 App not compatible with iPad
- 💸 Discount issues

**Reported bugs**

- App login not working
- App not loading products
- App not compatible with iPad

**Requested features**

- More solid color and holiday ombre tumbler options
- Improved app stability and performance


### Sift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sift-save-and-shop/id6790966267)

Discover clothing you'll love through an intuitive swipe interface that learns your personal style. Save items you like and purchase them directly from brands, with an optional subscription for advanced search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based clothing discovery, Personalized style learning, Save and shop items, Discover new and known brands, Direct purchase from brands, Advanced search with subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sift Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Sift Plus | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Modern free?

Simple Modern is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sift free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Modern or Sift?

Sift is rated higher. Simple Modern averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Sift averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple Modern or Sift have ads?

Neither Simple Modern nor Sift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Modern or Sift?

Simple Modern ships an update fortnightly, and Sift daily. Most recently, Simple Modern was updated on November 7, 2026 and Sift on October 31, 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.*