Comparison

Simple vs PDF Editor

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

Head to head
About

Simple

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
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Transform your productivity with Simple-Tasks! the complete task management solution that combines powerful organization tools with focused work sessions using the Pomodoro Technique. ORGANIZE YOUR TASKS - Create and manage tasks with detailed information - Set due dates and estimated durations - Organize tasks into custom lists with colors and icons - Add priority levels (High, Normal, Low) - Tag tasks for easy categorization and filtering - Mark important tasks with stars - Soft delete with restore functionality FOCUS WITH POMODORO TIMER - Built-in Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions - 25-minute focus periods with automatic breaks - Short breaks (5 min) and long breaks (15 min) - Visual progress indicators - Full-screen timer view - Mini timer accessible from all screens - Track time spent on each task TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Comprehensive activity dashboard - Daily, weekly, and monthly statistics - Visual charts showing productivity trends - Task completion rates and time tracking - Priority distribution analytics - Tasks in progress with progress gauges SMART NOTIFICATIONS - Daily task reminders at your chosen time - Task due date notifications (customizable timing) - Weekly productivity summaries - Monthly achievement reports - Pomodoro session alerts - Break time notifications POWERFUL SEARCH & FILTERING - Search across task titles, notes, and tags - Filter by status, priority, date range - Filter by lists and tags - Sort by due date, priority, title, or duration - Save common filter combinations ACHIEVEMENTS & MOTIVATION - Unlock 23+ achievements - Streak tracking (3, 7, 14, 30, 100 days) - Pomodoro milestones (1 to 500 sessions) - Task completion badges (10 to 500 tasks) - Time mastery awards (5 to 500 hours) - Visual progress gauges for each achievement SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - iCloud sync keeps all your data up-to-date - Works seamlessly on iPhone and iPad - Access your tasks from anywhere - Automatic backup and sync BEAUTIFUL DESIGN - Clean, modern interface - Dark mode support - Intuitive gestures (swipe to complete, delete, star) - Color-coded priorities and lists - Smooth animations - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad LOCALIZATIONS - 9 languages supported: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, and Korean. PRIVACY FOCUSED - All data stored locally and in your iCloud - No account required - No ads - No tracking Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone looking to boost productivity, This app provides the perfect balance of task management and focused work time. Download now and start achieving more!

About

PDF Editor

Edit, sign, and scan PDFs entirely offline on your iPhone or iPad. This privacy-focused tool allows you to manage documents without cloud uploads or internet access. Secure your files with password protection and remove hidden metadata.

Highlights
  • Offline PDF editing
  • Add digital signatures
  • Merge and split PDFs
  • Organize pages
  • Scan documents
  • Password protection
  • Strip metadata
Features
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Sign and edit PDFs on your iPhone without uploading them. Works offline. These tools require an In-App Purchase. Online PDF editors send your file to a server. This one never does. You merge, split, sign, scan, and lock documents on your iPhone or iPad. No account. No internet required. Built for contracts, invoices, and files you would rather keep private. Pro unlocks: • Sign with your finger or Apple Pencil, then reuse the signature later • Merge PDFs and drag pages into order • Split a file at any page • Reorder, rotate, or delete pages • Scan paper into a PDF with the camera • Build a PDF from photos, or export pages as JPG or PNG • Password-protect a file and limit printing or copying • Remove a password you already know • Strip hidden metadata before you share a file What stays on your phone • Works in airplane mode • No cloud uploads • No ads • No analytics • Nothing leaves your device Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple4 screens
PDF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple at 5.0 against PDF Editor's 1.0. Simple also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PDF Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple ships an update every 11 days, PDF Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Simple versus PDF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplePDF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan CasanuevaRobert Pinl

Customer experience

Simple

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDF Editor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
3 purchases

PDF Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Simple free?
Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Editor free?
PDF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple or PDF Editor?
Simple is rated higher. Simple averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simple or PDF Editor have ads?
Neither Simple nor PDF Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple or PDF Editor?
Simple ships an update every 11 days, and PDF Editor weekly. Most recently, Simple was updated on September 10, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 23, 2026.

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