Comparison

Truly Simple Kanban vs 5030

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

Head to head
About

Truly Simple Kanban

This minimalistic app provides a straightforward kanban board for task management. Organize tasks by dragging them between 'To Do,' 'In Progress,' and 'Done' columns. Customize tasks with colors and checkboxes, with data synced across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop task management
  • Customizable tasks with colors and checkboxes
  • Device and iCloud syncing
  • Cross-device compatibility (iOS, macOS)
  • Multiple board support (Pro feature)
Features
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Truly Simple Kanban is a minimalist task board designed for makers, students, and creatives. It gives you a clear visual overview of what needs to get done, without overwhelming you with complex project management features. It uses physical-paper-inspired colors, adheres to strict accessibility standards, and syncs seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: • Drag and Drop: Move tasks easily between To Do, In Progress, and Done. • Custom Columns: Rename or add new columns to match your workflow. • Accessible Design: Enjoy high-contrast text, large touch targets, and full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type text resizing. • Color Coding: Organize tasks and boards with custom colors. • iCloud Sync: Automatically sync your boards and colors across your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. • Total Privacy: Everything is stored securely on your device. No permissions required, zero data collected.

About

5030

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5030 is an app for managing and coordinating teams in a military setting, designed for commanders, soldiers, and teams that need order, control, and a clear daily overview. The app brings together all the information needed for ongoing team management in one place, enabling more efficient coordination across the entire unit. With 5030, you can manage: Personnel status, assignments, and tasks Duties, readiness shifts, and responsibility distribution Swap requests, approvals, and updates Attendance, availability, and tracking of team members Equipment, resources, and additional operational workflows 5030 is designed to help manage daily unit routines in a more organized, fast, and clear way. Instead of spreading information across messages, spreadsheets, and calls, the app provides an up-to-date overview, helps teams act on time, and keeps everyone coordinated throughout the day.

Screenshots

Truly Simple Kanban3 screens
50304 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5030 at none against Truly Simple Kanban's 1. 5030 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Truly Simple Kanban sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 5030 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Truly Simple Kanban ships an update every 3 weeks, 5030 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Truly Simple Kanban versus 5030: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruly Simple Kanban5030
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin WrightNeriah Ben David

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Truly Simple Kanban

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99
None

5030

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Truly Simple Kanban free?
Truly Simple Kanban is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 5030 free?
5030 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Truly Simple Kanban or 5030 have ads?
Neither Truly Simple Kanban nor 5030 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Truly Simple Kanban or 5030?
Truly Simple Kanban ships an update every 3 weeks, and 5030 every 4 days. Most recently, Truly Simple Kanban was updated on November 5, 2026 and 5030 on October 31, 2026.

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