Cafe Simply vs Rostr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cafe Simply
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Cafe Simply helps you run your cafe without spreadsheets, group chats, or paper binders. Manage staff schedules, tasks, checklists, inventory, suppliers, recipes, and team instructions from one app. Built for cafe owners, managers, and head baristas working in a single coffee shop or a small chain. With Cafe Simply you can: • Build shift schedules and calculate work hours • Assign tasks and handle team requests • Run opening and closing checklists • Track stock levels and supplier information • Store recipes, spec sheets, and staff instructions • Keep every location in sync from your phone Best for: • Coffee shops and cafes • Small multi-location teams • Bakeries and pastry shops • Tea houses and small food businesses
Rostr
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Stop managing shifts on WhatsApp and Excel. Rostr is the easiest way to schedule staff, track hours, and communicate with your team—all from your phone. Designed for small business owners in cafes, restaurants, retail, and salons who need to save time and focus on growth. WHY CHOOSE ROSTR? • Create Schedules in Seconds: Use our simple drag-and-drop shift maker to build rosters fast. • Instant Notifications: Publish the rota and your team gets notified immediately via push notifications. • Reduce No-Shows: Staff can see their shifts anytime, anywhere. No more "I didn't know I was working" excuses. • Multiple Locations: Manage your Downtown cafe and your Airport branch from one account. • Role-Based Access: Dedicated views for Managers (Planning) and Staff (Viewing). KEY FEATURES: • Easy Shift Creation: Set start/end times, roles (Barista, Server, Cook), and notes. • Copy Previous Weeks: Don't start from scratch. Copy last week's schedule with one tap. • Staff Management: Keep all employee details, contact info, and roles in one secure place. • Real-Time Updates: Last-minute changes? Update the shift and notify the affected staff instantly. PERFECT FOR: • Coffee Shops & Cafes • Restaurants, Bars & Food Trucks • Retail Stores & Boutiques • Salons & Spas • Gyms & Fitness Centers • Security Agencies & Healthcare PRICING: • Free Forever: Manage up to 5 staff members for free. • Pro Plan: Upgrade for unlimited staff, advanced reporting, and Excel exports. LEGAL: Privacy Policy: https://www.getrostr.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cafe Simply at none against Rostr's 6. Cafe Simply also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Rostr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Cafe Simply asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cafe Simply ships an update every 2 days, Rostr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cafe Simply | Rostr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Jirov | Gamma Tech & Services LLP |
In-app purchases
Cafe Simply
No in-app purchases
Rostr
- Starter Plan - Monthly$11.991 Month
- Growth Plan - Monthly$29.001 Month
- Business Plan - Monthly$59.001 Month
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- Starter Plan - Yearly$119.991 Year
- Growth Plan - Yearly$294.991 Year
- Business Plan - Yearly$599.991 Year







