Comparison

Simple vs Hivora

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Visual project overview
  • Task and deadline management
  • Sub-project creation
  • Mind-map interface
  • Intuitive organization
Features
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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.

About

Hivora

Features
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Hivora – Your Ideas in a Honeycomb Lists, reimagined. Hivora organizes your tasks, projects, and notes in a clean, visual honeycomb layout. Instead of rigid lists, you work with flexible 2D tiles that can be intuitively moved and rearranged — creating structure that feels dynamic and alive. Whether it’s a to-do list, a shopping list, or project planning, you always stay in control. You can also just let your creativity run wild. Why Hivora? • Organize content as freely arranged honeycomb tiles • Move entries intuitively with drag and drop • Use multiple lists for different areas of your life • Maintain clarity — even with many items • Optionally sync your data securely via iCloud Perfect for • To-do lists with visual clarity • Shopping lists with quick overview • Compact project management • Brainstorming and idea collections • Anything that would otherwise end up in chaotic lists Free to try: Create up to 3 lists with 12 entries each. One-time purchase for unlimited access. Privacy & Usage • No login required – just download and get started • Fully usable offline (internet only needed for maps, iCloud sync, or purchases) • Your data is yours – nothing is tracked, collected, or transmitted Hivora – where structure meets beauty. Legal Privacy Policy: https://hivora.reuther.io/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple3 screens
Hivora3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against Hivora's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Hivora sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple ships an update every 6 weeks, Hivora every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Simple versus Hivora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleHivora
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerseth kJoseph Reuther

In-app purchases

None

Simple

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hivora

One-time1
  • Hivora Unlimited$2.99

Questions

Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hivora free?
Hivora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple or Hivora have ads?
Neither Simple nor Hivora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple or Hivora?
Simple ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hivora every 5 weeks. Most recently, Simple was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hivora on October 28, 2026.

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