Comparison

Simple Phone vs SmartFolder

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

Head to head
About

Simple Phone

This app provides a minimalist launcher to reduce screen time and visual clutter. It helps users focus on essential apps and encourages intentional phone usage by creating a cleaner home screen experience.

Highlights
  • Minimalist app launcher
  • Reduce visual clutter
  • Encourage intentional phone use
  • Block distracting apps
  • Customizable home screen
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a calmer, more intentional space. Nest is a minimalist app launcher designed to help you spend less time scrolling and more time on what matters. Keep your favorite apps close, reduce visual clutter, and create a home screen that encourages you to use your phone with purpose—not by default. A Simpler Home Screen Replace the noise of a traditional home screen with a clean, focused launcher. Keep only the apps you actually want within reach. Less Distraction Make distracting apps less visible and add a moment of intention before opening them. Small changes can make a big difference in how you use your phone. Stay Focused Create a phone environment that supports your day instead of constantly competing for your attention. Your Phone, Your Rules Choose what belongs in your Nest and how you want to use it. Build a setup that fits your habits, your priorities, and your life. A calmer phone starts with a simpler home screen. Nest is here to help you use your iPhone more intentionally.Nest is intentionally simple, focused on making app launching cleaner and easier from your Home Screen. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://zoeyyee.com/screen/privacy Terms of User: https://zoeyyee.com/screen/terms

About

SmartFolder

Securely upload, transfer, and share files to the cloud. Access documents and media across devices, with offline viewing for over 175 formats. Offers high-speed distribution for large files and instant capture of documents via mobile.

Highlights
  • Cloud file upload and transfer
  • Cross-device file access
  • Offline file viewing
  • Support for 175+ file formats
  • Large file sharing
  • Mobile document capture
Features
Currently charting
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Freely upload and transfer files to the cloud, and share them with others with one click. Back up and sync all documents and media, accessible anytime across multiple devices. High-speed distribution for large files enables hassle-free transfers for work and daily use. - Automatically back up gallery media to the cloud in the background, share photos and videos effortlessly - Access all files offline; preview over 175 formats directly without extra software - Convenient sharing and delivery of extra-large files - Capture receipts, IDs and photos via mobile phone for instant viewing and forwarding -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Privacy Policy: https://snsinee.com/file02/privacy Terms of User: https://snsinee.com/file02/terms

Screenshots

Simple Phone4 screens
SmartFolder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartFolder at 4.7 against Simple Phone's 3.7. SmartFolder also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 3) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). Simple Phone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. SmartFolder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Simple Phone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartFolder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartFolder has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Phone ships an update monthly, SmartFolder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Simple Phone versus SmartFolder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple PhoneSmartFolder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings343 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#140 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB35 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer洋 耿宽 宁

In-app purchases

None

Simple Phone

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SmartFolder

Subscriptions4
  • WeeklyMember$6.997 Days
  • WeeklyMember3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • MonthlyMember$24.991 Month
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  • MonthlyMember$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Simple Phone free?
Simple Phone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartFolder free?
SmartFolder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Phone or SmartFolder?
SmartFolder is rated higher. Simple Phone averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SmartFolder averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.
Do Simple Phone or SmartFolder have ads?
SmartFolder shows ads; Simple Phone does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Phone or SmartFolder?
Simple Phone ships an update monthly, and SmartFolder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple Phone was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartFolder on October 25, 2026.

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