Comparison

Simply vs MindGate

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

Head to head
About

Simply

A straightforward task manager with a clean interface for easy organization. It offers basic calendar integration and a tagging system to categorize your to-dos. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no ads or premium features required.

Highlights
  • Basic to-do list management
  • Calendar integration
  • Tagging system for organization
  • Customizable task views
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Simply ToDo: Your Essential Task Manager If you're looking for a basic to-do list app that has no ads or premium features, which requires no email or account signup, and has basic calendar integration to boot, then look no further: Simply ToDo has you covered. Key Features: Basic To-Do List: Easily add, edit, and delete tasks by swiping. Simple, clean interface for quick task management. Calendar Integration: Tap on any day in the calendar to view tasks due on that date. Seamlessly switch between list view and calendar view. Tagging System: Organize tasks with tags: Urgent, Important, Misc, and Shopping. Quickly filter tasks by tag for focused work. Customizable Views: Adjust the main 'All Items' tab to show only specific types of tasks. Dictate which tag shows as the default to help eliminate unnecessary button taps. Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface with no ads. Simply ToDo is perfect for anyone looking for a straightforward and efficient way to manage their daily tasks. Whether you're planning your shopping list, organizing work tasks, or tracking important deadlines, Simply ToDo helps you stay on top of everything. Download Simply ToDo now and start organizing your life with ease! If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us via the "contact/support" option in the settings menu. We are constantly working to improve Simply ToDo and provide the best user experience.

About

MindGate

This app helps break phone addiction by introducing a brief cognitive challenge before accessing distracting apps. It encourages conscious decision-making, allowing users to reclaim their attention and use their devices intentionally.

Highlights
  • Cognitive challenges before app access
  • Customizable session timers
  • Automatic app re-locking
  • Progress tracking and trends
  • Supports blocking social media and other apps
  • Dopamine detox for habit change
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Most app blockers just say NO. MindGate makes you think first — and most people change their mind themselves. That's how you actually break the habit instead of fighting it. You open Instagram for "just a second." Forty minutes later you're still scrolling. It's not weakness — it's autopilot. MindGate puts one small moment of awareness between the impulse and the tap: before you enter, your brain has to wake up first. When dopamine stops being free, you stop scrolling on reflex — and start deciding on purpose. Nothing opens on autopilot. WORKS WITH THE APPS THAT HIJACK YOU Block Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, Snapchat, X — or any app you choose. HOW IT WORKS SOLVE A CHALLENGE TO UNLOCK Every time you reach for a blocked app, MindGate interrupts the autopilot with a quick brain challenge — a moment to choose consciously: • Math Problems — solve an equation before you scroll • Breathing Exercise — calm your nervous system, then decide • Stroop Test — forces your brain from autopilot into active mode • Typing — type a phrase to confirm you actually want to be here Most people close the app themselves. That's not failure — that's the whole point: you made a conscious choice. SET YOUR SESSION TIME You decide how long you need — 5, 10, 20 minutes or custom. The longer you ask for, the harder the challenge to unlock it, so the choice always stays deliberate. No surprises. AUTO RE-LOCK When time's up, MindGate locks the app automatically. No "just five more minutes." TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how much time you reclaim each day — and how many times you chose to stop. Every app you close is a win, not just a blocked minute. Weekly and monthly trends show how your habits change over time. WHY MINDGATE • Adds a moment of awareness before every tap • Dopamine stops being free — so you use your phone on purpose • Break doomscrolling without relying on willpower • A dopamine detox that actually changes the habit • Use your phone as a tool, not a trap Take back your attention. One conscious choice at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simply4 screens
MindGate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply at none against MindGate's 2. Simply also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. MindGate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simply asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simply against 5.0 for MindGate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simply versus MindGate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyMindGate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric MullenDiu Vladimir

Customer experience

Simply

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

MindGate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simply

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MindGate

Subscriptions2
  • MindGate Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • MindGate Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Simply free?
Simply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindGate free?
MindGate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simply or MindGate?
Simply and MindGate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Simply or MindGate have ads?
Neither Simply nor MindGate shows ads.

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