# Spaces vs Simple

The clearest difference is ads: Simple at none against Spaces's shown. Simple also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). Spaces's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spaces sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Spaces against 5.0 for Simple. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spaces has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spaces ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spaces | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaces-eisenhower-matrix/id6744000781/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-tasks/id6755080282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TwentyOne LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805476510) | [Juan Casanueva](https://appshunter.io/developer/427769040) |

## What reviewers say

### Spaces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaces-eisenhower-matrix/id6744000781)

Organize your life into customizable spaces for work, home, and projects. Map tasks directly into your calendar to ensure they get done and prioritize what's urgent and important. Reclaim hours and achieve a more balanced, productive life.

**Highlights:** Customizable spaces for work, home, projects, Map tasks directly into iOS calendar, Urgent vs. Important matrix prioritization, Offline access with iCloud sync, Recurring task options (Pro), Integration with Apple Reminders (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-tasks/id6755080282)

Organize your tasks with detailed management tools and enhance focus with a built-in Pomodoro timer. Track progress with comprehensive statistics and smart notifications. Syncs across devices and offers a clean, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Task creation and management, Customizable task lists, Built-in Pomodoro timer, Activity dashboard and statistics, Smart notifications, Cross-device iCloud sync, Achievements and streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spaces free?

Spaces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Spaces and Simple are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Spaces or Simple have ads?

Spaces shows ads; Simple does not.

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

Spaces ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple every 11 days. Most recently, Spaces was updated on October 16, 2026 and Simple on October 14, 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.*