# Simple5 vs Docbase

The clearest difference is price: Docbase at Free against Simple5's $4.99. Docbase also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Simple5's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Docbase is free to download; Simple5 costs $4.99 up front. Docbase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple5 ships an update every 6 weeks, Docbase monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple5 | Docbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Size | 12 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Fuchs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654565548) | [Gazihan Ilhami Isildak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877071888) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple5/id6747454644)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Docbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docbase/id6759154073)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple5 free?

Simple5 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Docbase free?

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

### Do Simple5 or Docbase have ads?

Neither Simple5 nor Docbase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple5 or Docbase?

Simple5 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Docbase monthly. Most recently, Simple5 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Docbase on October 9, 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.*