# Simply Scheduled vs Plain and Simple Thoughts

The clearest difference is price: Plain and Simple Thoughts at Free against Simply Scheduled's $0.99. Plain and Simple Thoughts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Simply Scheduled's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Plain and Simple Thoughts is free to download; Simply Scheduled costs $0.99 up front. Simply Scheduled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Plain and Simple Thoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simply Scheduled against 5.0 for Plain and Simple Thoughts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Scheduled has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simply Scheduled ships an update every 3 weeks, Plain and Simple Thoughts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply Scheduled | Plain and Simple Thoughts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-scheduled/id6739735298/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-and-simple-thoughts/id6799507625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Universal Queue LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577058225) | [Plain and Simple Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873798038) |

## What reviewers say

### Simply Scheduled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-scheduled/id6739735298)

Manage appointments with a minimalist approach. This app offers simple, stress-free scheduling to help you plan your week with confidence, avoiding the clutter of traditional calendars.

**Highlights:** Minimalist appointment book, Effortless appointment management, Stress-free scheduling, Plan your week with confidence, Avoid calendar clutter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |


### Plain and Simple Thoughts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-and-simple-thoughts/id6799507625)

Save articles, recipes, receipts, and important documents from any app. Automatically categorizes saved items and displays them as they were originally saved. Offers a clean reading experience and smart organization for your digital life.

**Highlights:** Save links and text from any app, Automatic categorization of saved items, Preserves original page appearance, Extracts recipe ingredients and methods, Organizes receipts and warranties, Stores important papers like IDs, Offline indexing for Home Screen search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply Scheduled free?

Simply Scheduled costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Plain and Simple Thoughts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simply Scheduled or Plain and Simple Thoughts?

Plain and Simple Thoughts is rated higher. Simply Scheduled averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Plain and Simple Thoughts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simply Scheduled or Plain and Simple Thoughts have ads?

Neither Simply Scheduled nor Plain and Simple Thoughts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simply Scheduled or Plain and Simple Thoughts?

Simply Scheduled ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plain and Simple Thoughts every 5 days. Most recently, Simply Scheduled was updated on October 24, 2026 and Plain and Simple Thoughts on October 23, 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.*