Timely Tasks vs Simple
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timely Tasks
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* Organize tasks based on when you’d like to get them done—plan tasks for today, up next and later, and easily switch tasks between them. * Focus on five primary tasks you want to get done today—from most important to nice to haves. * Use the built in timer (which can be customized) for focused Pomodoro sessions. * Set reminders for each task * Add categories or tags to organize your tasks * Daily reminder to add tasks for the day * Syncs your tasks across devices ** Universal App ** Buy once and use across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Simple
Streamline your day and achieve your goals with an intuitive task management tool. Easily create, manage, and prioritize tasks to stay organized and focused. This app is designed for effortless productivity, whether you're at home, work, or on the go.
- Intuitive interface
- Task creation and management
- Task prioritization
- Deadline tracking
- Streamline daily activities
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Introducing the Simple Task App – your ultimate companion for effortless productivity! Stay organized and focused with our intuitive interface designed for simplicity. Create, manage, and prioritize your tasks with ease, ensuring you never miss a deadline. Whether you're at home, at work, or on the go, the Simple Task App helps you streamline your day and achieve your goals. Download now and experience the power of simplicity in task management!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simple at Free against Timely Tasks's $2.99. Simple also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Simple is free to download; Timely Tasks costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, Simple every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timely Tasks | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gregory Bell | ShapeHaven Innovations LLC |
In-app purchases
Timely Tasks
No in-app purchases
Simple
No in-app purchases
