SimpleSped vs Dos Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleSped
This app provides a clear and straightforward speedometer for your Apple Watch. It focuses solely on displaying your current speed in real-time, making it ideal for activities like cycling or driving without unnecessary complexity. The interface is designed for simplicity and efficiency, ensuring you can easily monitor your pace.
- Ultra-simple interface
- Background speed tracking
- Instant real-time speed readings
- Battery efficient design
- Works on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod
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Thinking of speed tracking not as a sport, but still in need of a reliable speedometer? Here's SimpleSpeed β the most straightforward speed tracking app for Apple Watch. No complicated menus, no overwhelming features β just your current speed displayed clearly on your wrist. Perfect for cycling, walking, driving, or any activity where you want to monitor your pace without the complexity of fitness apps. A simple speed tracking App. Nothing else. Simple, easy to use, no distractions. Doesn't saves any data, and works even if you lower your wrist. Don't want to measure the speed anymore? Just close the app, and all tracking will be disabled. Key Features: Ultra-simple interface β Just your speed, nothing else Background tracking β Continues monitoring even when the screen is off Instant readings β Real-time speed updates in km/h Battery efficient β Optimized for all-day use SimpleSped: Because sometimes you just need to know how fast you're going.
Dos Notes
A minimalist notes app with a retro MS-DOS aesthetic. It offers a distraction-free writing experience with sharp pixels, a monochrome palette, and keyboard-friendly controls. Customize sounds and themes for a unique note-taking experience.
- MS-DOS inspired retro aesthetic
- Minimalist and clutter-free interface
- Instant launch into writing
- Customizable sounds and colors
- Light and dark DOS themes
- Keyboard-friendly controls
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DosNotes is a minimalist notes app inspired by the MSβDOS era. No gradients, no clutter β only sharp pixels, a monochrome palette and an instant launch into writing. Capture ideas, drafts, lists and code in a focused DOSβstyle editor that feels like an old terminal but works like a modern tool. Customize sounds and colors, switch between light and dark DOS themes, and enjoy keyboardβfriendly controls. DosNotes is perfect for nostalgic geeks, writers who crave focus, and anyone who wants a unique retro twist on everyday noteβtaking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SimpleSped at Free against Dos Notes's $1.99. On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
SimpleSped is free to download; Dos Notes costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpleSped ships an update every 9 days, Dos Notes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleSped | Dos Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free β better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Fuchs | Denis Kashin |
Customer experience
SimpleSped
Dos Notes
In-app purchases
SimpleSped
No in-app purchases
Dos Notes
No in-app purchases
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