Comparison

Linearama vs Simple5

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

Head to head
About

Linearama

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Linearama is built to let you collect notes effortlessly. Whether it’s a fleeting thought, a scribble, a brilliant idea or a cherished memory, capturing it is instant, simple, and yours to keep. Linearama works the way you naturally take notes in real life. You quickly jot things down into an inbox without worrying about structure. When you're ready, group notes into views, based on tags or content. Need even more organisation? Group views together into organisers! Collecting isn’t just about saving, it’s about owning. That’s why your notes live locally on your device. They are always accessible, even offline. If you want, you can sync them between devices with iCloud without giving up ownership or control.

About

Simple5

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Add up to 5 daily tasks by tapping the blue plus, then tap to complete or swipe left for 5-minute reminders. Each new day automatically gives you a fresh, clean slate to focus on what matters most. While other task apps overwhelm you with endless features and infinite task lists, Simple5 embraces the power of constraints. You're limited to just 5 tasks per day - not as a restriction, but as liberation from digital clutter and decision paralysis. This isn't random - it's based on cognitive science showing our brains can effectively prioritize maximum 5 items at once. When you can only choose 5 things, you automatically choose the RIGHT 5 things. When adding your tasks, you naturally consider the most important things you want to do. The app relies on that. Furthermore, you cannot delete your tasks once they have been written down. This is because it is not possible to "delete" something that has been written down with pen and paper. Choose how you want to spend your time wisely! Add up to 5 daily tasks by tapping the blue plus, then tap to complete or swipe left for 5-minute reminders. Each new day automatically gives you a fresh, clean slate to focus on what matters most. Key Features: * 5-task daily limit forces real prioritization * Automatic priority numbering (1-5) * Daily reset - no overwhelming backlog * Tap to complete, swipe for reminders * Built-in tutorial for instant understanding * Share your daily list as simple text * Clean, distraction-free design Why should I spend money: * No Subscriptions - Pay once, own forever * No Ads - Completely clean experience * Privacy First - Your tasks stay on your device * Thoughtful Design - Every detail carefully crafted * Quality Focus - Built for effectiveness, not feature bloat

Screenshots

Linearama4 screens
Simple54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linearama at Free against Simple5's $4.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Linearama is free to download; Simple5 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linearama ships an update every 4 months, Simple5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Linearama versus Simple5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinearamaSimple5
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatteo FerriniChristopher Fuchs

In-app purchases

None

Linearama

No in-app purchases

None

Simple5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linearama free?
Linearama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple5 free?
Simple5 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linearama or Simple5 have ads?
Neither Linearama nor Simple5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linearama or Simple5?
Linearama ships an update every 4 months, and Simple5 every 2 months. Most recently, Linearama was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple5 on October 24, 2026.

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