# CatPaws vs Simple

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CatPaws at 17.0 against Simple's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CatPaws sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CatPaws ships an update every 6 days, Simple every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatPaws | Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-tasks/id6755080282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [福 永](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724684834) | [Juan Casanueva](https://appshunter.io/developer/427769040) |

## What reviewers say

### CatPaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catpaws-tasks-focus-timer/id6752815441)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CatPaws Tasks Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| CatPaws Tasks Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| CatPaws Tasks Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### 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 CatPaws free?

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

### Is Simple free?

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

### Do CatPaws or Simple have ads?

Neither CatPaws nor Simple shows ads.

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

CatPaws ships an update every 6 days, and Simple every 11 days. Most recently, CatPaws was updated on September 23, 2026 and Simple on September 29, 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.*