# DoSimple! vs Beyond

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DoSimple! at none against Beyond's 3. DoSimple! also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beyond sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DoSimple! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DoSimple! against 5.0 for Beyond. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DoSimple! has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DoSimple! ships an update every 8 days, Beyond weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DoSimple! | Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dosimple/id1567701359/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-thinking-notes/id6758373272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yu Qi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553552762) | [俊 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703252943) |

## What reviewers say

### DoSimple!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dosimple/id1567701359)

Manage your daily tasks with this lightweight to-do app. It features an intuitive interface for viewing tasks by date, setting priorities, and receiving reminders to ensure you never miss important items.

**Highlights:** Intuitive interface, View ToDos by date, Set priorities, Set reminders, Lightweight design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-thinking-notes/id6758373272)

This app provides a dedicated space for capturing quotes and personal thoughts, then prompts you to respond and reflect. It visually balances your collected ideas with your own insights, fostering deeper understanding and connection between concepts. Import notes from other services and enjoy a quiet, personal environment for thoughtful writing.

**Highlights:** Capture quotes and excerpts, Respond to prompts with personal writing, Visualize thinking balance, Connect ideas through references, Import from Kindle, Readwise, WeRead, Create calm share cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beyond Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Beyond Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DoSimple! free?

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

### Is Beyond free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DoSimple! or Beyond?

DoSimple! and Beyond are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do DoSimple! or Beyond have ads?

Neither DoSimple! nor Beyond shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DoSimple! or Beyond?

DoSimple! ships an update every 8 days, and Beyond weekly. Most recently, DoSimple! was updated on October 3, 2026 and Beyond on October 10, 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.*