# Simple vs Campaign Codex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against Campaign Codex's 2. Simple also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Campaign Codex's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Campaign Codex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple against 5.0 for Campaign Codex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Simple ships an update every 6 weeks, Campaign Codex every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple | Campaign Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-project-organizer/id6754777255/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campaign-codex/id6754894239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [seth k](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849987153) | [CommonGroundTech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692665054) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-project-organizer/id6754777255)

Organize projects and tasks with a visual mind-map interface. Break down complex tasks into sub-projects for a clear overview. This app combines mind-mapping with task management for intuitive project planning.

**Highlights:** Visual project overview, Task and deadline management, Sub-project creation, Mind-map interface, Intuitive organization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Campaign Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campaign-codex/id6754894239)

This app is a comprehensive campaign manager for Game Masters, designed for iPad. It offers tools for combat tracking, quest management, NPC details, and quick rule references, all accessible offline for seamless live sessions.

**Highlights:** Combat tracking with initiative and HP, Campaign journal for notes and prep, Quest tracking with status and rewards, NPC management and story hooks, Party and character reference, Loot tracking, Quick rules reference, Offline-first storage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Campaign Codex Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Campaign Codex Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple free?

Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Campaign Codex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple or Campaign Codex?

Simple and Campaign Codex are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Simple or Campaign Codex have ads?

Neither Simple nor Campaign Codex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple or Campaign Codex?

Simple ships an update every 6 weeks, and Campaign Codex every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple was updated on October 10, 2026 and Campaign Codex on October 5, 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.*