Simple_Day vs roadbar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Simple_Day
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Simple_Day gives you the simplest and most user-friendly planning on the market. We'll have up and running in a matter of minutes - eliminating time-consuming training, complex requirements specifications, and redundant industry modules. Simple_Day is flexible and definitions of resources and activities can be infinitely varied, allowing any type of business to meet its individual planning needs. Quick planning of tasks on employees and other resources of the company. Visual overview of βwho, what, where and whenβ. Simple_Day can be integrated directly with your calendar. It is also possible to integrate with your existing systems, so reservations can appear directly in Simple_Day.
roadbar
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Your Jira issues. One timeline. Zero clutter. Roadbar turns your assigned Jira issues into a clean, color-coded Gantt chart! So you always know what's due, what's overdue, and what needs attention next. See the big picture at a glance All your assigned issues are displayed on an interactive timeline. Color-coded bars show you immediately which tasks are overdue (red), due soon (orange), on track (blue) or missing a due date (gray). A "today" marker keeps you oriented. Works with Jira Cloud & Server Connect to Jira Cloud or Jira Server / Data Center. Roadbar supports both Basic Auth and Bearer Token authentication - including setups behind SSO. Built for privacy and security Your API token is stored in the macOS Keychain, encrypted and accessible only when your computer is unlocked. Credentials never leave your device. All connections require HTTPS. Lightweight and native Roadbar is built entirely with SwiftUI and Apple frameworks - no third-party dependencies, no Electron, no web views. We do not collect any form of data. It launches fast and feels right at home on macOS. Key Features: β’ Visual Gantt timeline with color-coded issue bars β’ Overdue, due soon, on track and no-date grouping β’ Smart sorting: most urgent issues always on top β’ Click any issue key to open it directly in Jira β’ Auto-refresh every 15 minutes β’ Manual refresh with βR β’ Support for Jira Cloud (API v3) and Server/Data Center (API v2) β’ Secure Keychain storage for credentials β’ Light, Dark, and System appearance modes β’ Connection test to verify your setup before saving β’ No account required - just your Jira credentials β’ Zero third-party dependencies Who is Roadbar for? Developers, project managers, designers and anyone who uses Jira and wants a fast, visual overview of their upcoming deadlines - without opening a browser.
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Verdict
Simple_Day and roadbar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Simple_Day | roadbar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bean ApS | Marcel Hartmann |
In-app purchases
Simple_Day
No in-app purchases
roadbar
No in-app purchases








