# NextME vs Simple Host

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextME at none against Simple Host's 10. NextME also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 83%) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Simple Host's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Host sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. NextME asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Host holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of NextME's written reviews are positive against 83% of Simple Host's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NextME ships an update every 3 months, Simple Host every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextME | Simple Host |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextme-virtual-waitlist-app/id935089985/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-host/id1484893052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **95.8% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NextMe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935089984) | [petrit kojtari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281586658) |

## What reviewers say

### NextME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextme-virtual-waitlist-app/id935089985)

Streamline your business's customer flow with a virtual waitlist system. Manage queues, send SMS notifications, and engage guests through a custom virtual waiting room. Reduce physical crowding and improve customer satisfaction.

**Highlights:** SMS text notifications, Custom virtual waiting room, Self-service kiosk check-in, QR code check-in, Embeddable online waitlist widget, Wait time and guest retention analytics, Real-time multi-device collaboration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Host

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-host/id1484893052)

Streamline restaurant operations with an all-in-one platform for managing reservations, tables, and guest relationships. This app offers online booking, intelligent table management, and direct guest communication to enhance service and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Online reservations and waitlist management, Intelligent table and floor plan management, 2-way guest messaging and automated reminders, Digital guestbook for building profiles, Real-time operational statistics, Secure cloud backup and multi-device sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Table Management | $29.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Basic | $49.99 | per month |
| Professional | $69.99 | per month |
| VIP | $99.99 | per month |
| 100 Messages | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Discounted Messages | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Messages | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Discounted Messages | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Messages | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextME free?

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

### Is Simple Host free?

Simple Host is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NextME or Simple Host?

Simple Host is rated higher. NextME averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Simple Host averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do NextME or Simple Host have ads?

NextME shows ads; Simple Host does not.

### Which is updated more often, NextME or Simple Host?

NextME ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Host every 3 weeks. Most recently, NextME was updated on June 1, 2026 and Simple Host on June 4, 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.*