Comparison

AppliChat vs Simple Phone

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

Head to head
About

AppliChat

Features
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AppliChat – Smart and Fluid Messaging for iPhone, iPad, and Mac AppliChat is a modern messaging app specially designed for the Apple ecosystem. With a fast interface, single sign-on system, and advanced features like voice messages, AI-powered chat, and real-time location, AppliChat transforms the way you communicate across all your Apple devices. Main Features: • Single Sign-On Easily access the app with a unique session ID and password. Use the same session to log in across multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) without relying on external services. • Simple Account Management Recover your password via email, edit your profile, or delete your account directly within the app. • Fast and Visual Messaging Send and receive messages with status indicators (sent, received, read, answered) and customize your chat by changing colors, message alignment, and shadows. • Walkie-Talkie Voice Messages Send voice messages by holding down a button. Listen to received messages by swiping right or tapping the alert button. • AI Chat Create a personalized assistant with AI. Define its personality and response style to have a virtual companion tailored to your needs. • Advanced Contact Management Add users by session number or by scanning with the camera. Accept or reject requests easily with intuitive gestures. • Location in Chat with mapiChat View the location associated with the last message sent on the map directly within the chat. AppliChat is designed to provide a seamless and hassle-free experience across all your Apple devices. Perfect for those seeking fast, functional, and customizable communication.

About

Simple Phone

This app provides a minimalist launcher to reduce screen time and visual clutter. It helps users focus on essential apps and encourages intentional phone usage by creating a cleaner home screen experience.

Highlights
  • Minimalist app launcher
  • Reduce visual clutter
  • Encourage intentional phone use
  • Block distracting apps
  • Customizable home screen
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a calmer, more intentional space. Nest is a minimalist app launcher designed to help you spend less time scrolling and more time on what matters. Keep your favorite apps close, reduce visual clutter, and create a home screen that encourages you to use your phone with purpose—not by default. A Simpler Home Screen Replace the noise of a traditional home screen with a clean, focused launcher. Keep only the apps you actually want within reach. Less Distraction Make distracting apps less visible and add a moment of intention before opening them. Small changes can make a big difference in how you use your phone. Stay Focused Create a phone environment that supports your day instead of constantly competing for your attention. Your Phone, Your Rules Choose what belongs in your Nest and how you want to use it. Build a setup that fits your habits, your priorities, and your life. A calmer phone starts with a simpler home screen. Nest is here to help you use your iPhone more intentionally.Nest is intentionally simple, focused on making app launching cleaner and easier from your Home Screen. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://zoeyyee.com/screen/privacy Terms of User: https://zoeyyee.com/screen/terms

Screenshots

AppliChat4 screens
Simple Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppliChat at none against Simple Phone's 3. Simple Phone's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Simple Phone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. AppliChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AppliChat versus Simple Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAppliChatSimple Phone
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB60 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPavel Lezama洋 耿

In-app purchases

None

AppliChat

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Phone

Subscriptions3
  • Auto-renew weekly subscription$19.997 Days
  • Auto-renew weekly subscription3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Auto-renewal monthly subscription$39.991 Month

Questions

Is AppliChat free?
AppliChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Phone free?
Simple Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AppliChat or Simple Phone have ads?
Neither AppliChat nor Simple Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AppliChat or Simple Phone?
AppliChat ships an update monthly, and Simple Phone monthly. Most recently, AppliChat was updated on November 4, 2026 and Simple Phone on November 5, 2026.

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