Comparison

Rewards Network vs Simplin

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

Head to head
About

Rewards Network

Access real-time sales data, view customer analytics, and respond to verified reviews. Easily manage multiple restaurant locations, update events and specials, and see how your business is marketed within loyalty programs.

Highlights
  • View real-time sales data
  • Access customer analytics
  • Respond to verified reviews
  • Manage multiple locations
  • Update events and specials
  • View marketing placements
Features
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Download the Rewards Network app for iOS today so you can: View analytics Access real-time sales data and customer information to see what’s driving your business. Respond to verified reviews Get qualified feedback, view customer ratings, and reply to verified member comments. Toggle between locations Easily view reporting and insights for each of your restaurant locations. View marketing placements See how we market your restaurant within the world’s most powerful loyalty programs. Update Events and Specials Update seasonal menus, events, and specials for your restaurant’s dedicated webpage.

About

Simplin

This app streamlines time tracking and scheduling for small businesses. Employees can clock in and out using NFC or PIN entry, with features like geofencing and real-time earnings tracking. It offers multilingual support and integrates with a web dashboard for payroll and operations management.

Highlights
  • 1-second NFC clock-in/out
  • Secure PIN entry option
  • Smart geofencing
  • Real-time schedules and earnings
  • Multilingual support (6 languages)
  • Manager dashboard integration
Features
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"Simple operations, simply managed." Simplin is the ultimate time, attendance, and scheduling app designed specifically for small businesses. Say goodbye to messy paper timesheets, expensive hardware, and complicated payroll prep. With Simplin, your employees can clock in and out with a simple 1-second NFC tap using their own smartphones. 1-SECOND NFC CLOCK-IN • Clock in, clock out, and track breaks with a lightning-fast NFC tap. • No NFC? No problem. Support for secure 6-digit PIN entry is included. • 100% biometric-free, eliminating legal risks associated with fingerprint or facial recognition laws (like BIPA). SMART GEOFENCING & SECURITY • GPS geofencing perfectly ensures employees are actually at the workplace when clocking in. • Advanced AES-encrypted NFC tags with rolling counters prevent tag cloning and buddy punching. REAL-TIME SCHEDULES & EARNINGS • Instantly view your published weekly shifts directly from your phone. • Track your regular hours, overtime, and estimated net earnings in real time. • Never guess your paycheck again. MANAGER READY • Seamlessly connect to your store using an 8-digit unique Store Code or by searching your business name. • Fast onboarding: Match your email, get manager approval, and start tracking time immediately. • Support for multiple roles: Owners, Managers, and Staff. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT • Built for diverse teams with full support for 6 languages: English, Spanish (Español), Korean (한국어), Japanese (日本語), Simplified Chinese (简体中文), and French (Français). Simplin connects directly to the Simplin.ai web dashboard, where managers can run 50-state compliant payroll, manage taxes, and oversee operations effortlessly. Download Simplin today and modernize your workplace!

Screenshots

Rewards Network4 screens
Simplin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simplin at weekly against Rewards Network's every 6 weeks. Rewards Network's advantage is ratings volume (143 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Rewards Network against 5.0 for Simplin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rewards Network has 143 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rewards Network ships an update every 6 weeks, Simplin weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Rewards Network versus Simplin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRewards NetworkSimplin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (143 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings143 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRewards NetworkNeighborly One, Inc

Customer experience

Rewards Network

All ratings143 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.1%

Simplin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rewards Network

No in-app purchases

None

Simplin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rewards Network free?
Rewards Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simplin free?
Simplin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rewards Network or Simplin?
Simplin is rated higher. Rewards Network averages 4.9 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Simplin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rewards Network or Simplin have ads?
Neither Rewards Network nor Simplin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rewards Network or Simplin?
Rewards Network ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simplin weekly. Most recently, Rewards Network was updated on September 25, 2026 and Simplin on September 20, 2026.

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