# Simple Memo vs DotChain

The clearest difference is ads: DotChain at none against Simple Memo's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DotChain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Memo | DotChain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sota Yamamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811232130) | [MAKOTO NAKAGAWA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850679004) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-memo-checklist/id6752403531)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.49 | one-time |


### DotChain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotchain/id6756904225)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Memo free?

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

### Is DotChain free?

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

### Do Simple Memo or DotChain have ads?

Simple Memo shows ads; DotChain does not.

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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.*