# Simple vs TaskXpress

The clearest difference is update cadence: TaskXpress at fortnightly against Simple's every 2 months. TaskXpress also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple against 5.0 for TaskXpress. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaskXpress has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple ships an update every 2 months, TaskXpress fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | TaskXpress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-task/id6714447993/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskxpress/id6762245707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShapeHaven Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747127977) | [Parth Thakkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893530710) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-task/id6714447993)

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.

**Highlights:** Intuitive interface, Task creation and management, Task prioritization, Deadline tracking, Streamline daily activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TaskXpress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskxpress/id6762245707)

Manage your tasks efficiently with a clean, pocket-sized Kanban board. Organize work into To Do, In Progress, and Done columns, using intuitive swipe gestures to move or delete tasks. Features include priorities, due dates, and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Kanban board with To Do, In Progress, Done columns, Swipe gestures for task management, Priority levels (High, Medium, Low), Due dates with overdue alerts, Calendar view, Offline functionality, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple free?

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

### Is TaskXpress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple or TaskXpress?

Simple and TaskXpress are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Simple or TaskXpress have ads?

Neither Simple nor TaskXpress shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple or TaskXpress?

Simple ships an update every 2 months, and TaskXpress fortnightly. Most recently, Simple was updated on September 9, 2026 and TaskXpress on September 10, 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.*