Simple vs SideTrck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple
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.
- Visual project overview
- Task and deadline management
- Sub-project creation
- Mind-map interface
- Intuitive organization
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Understand your projects and workloads at a glance. Combine the simplicity of a mind-map with the organization of a task manager with Simple: Project Organizer. Create projects with tasks and deadlines. When tasks feel too complex to encapsulate it in a single line, make it into a sub-project instead. The final product will be a simple and easy to understand mind map that functions as a task manager at the same time.
SideTrck
Capture thoughts, track progress, and build momentum for your side projects with chronological updates. Log progress, notes, and actions to keep projects moving and identify what needs attention next. Stay consistent and ship your ideas with this streamlined organization tool.
- Organize side projects
- Update timelines with progress, notes, actions
- Mark and resolve blockers
- Track project recency and momentum
- Focus Radar for next steps
- View open actions and recent updates
- Prioritize and reorder projects
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SideTrck is the simplest way to stay on top of your side projects and ideas. No complex task lists, no overwhelming boards — just clear, chronological updates that help you capture thoughts, track progress, and build momentum every day. Log quick Progress, Notes, and Actions to keep each project moving. See what you last worked on, what’s blocked, and what deserves attention next. Key Features ◦ Organize all your side projects in one place ◦ Update timelines with Progress, Notes, and Actions ◦ Mark blockers and clear them when resolved ◦ Track recency, momentum, and neglected projects ◦ Focus Radar suggests what to work on next ◦ View open actions and recent updates across all projects ◦ Prioritize projects and reorder them easily SideTrck helps you stay consistent, avoid forgetting ideas, and keep shipping the tiny things that move your projects forward. SideTrck Premium SideTrck offers an optional upgrade that unlocks additional features: • Unlimited Projects (free plan includes up to 3) • Unlimited Timeline Updates (free plan includes up to 15 per project) • Full Focus Radar (free plan tracks up to 2 projects) • Support independent app development Premium is optional — the core experience remains free to use. Terms of Use: https://sidetrck.org/TermsAndConditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against SideTrck's 2. Simple also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. SideTrck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Simple | SideTrck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | seth k | Adam Gelatka |
Customer experience
Simple
SideTrck
In-app purchases
Simple
No in-app purchases
SideTrck
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year









