Comparison

Chat Notes vs DOS Focus

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

Head to head
About

Chat Notes

Capture thoughts and ideas in a conversational, chat-like interface. Organize notes into threads and stacks, attach media, and enjoy fast, local storage. Personalize your experience with themes and fonts.

Highlights
  • Conversational note interface
  • Attach images and voice memos
  • Organize notes into Stacks
  • Create threaded replies
  • Local device storage
  • Link previews
  • Customizable themes and fonts
Features
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Tired of rigid, formal note-taking apps? Say hello to Chat Notes, the refreshingly simple way to capture your thoughts, ideas, and memories as if you were messaging yourself. Our unique chat-style interface makes jotting down notes feel as natural and fluid as a conversation. Chat Notes is designed for speed and simplicity. Whether you're capturing a fleeting idea, saving a link, recording a quick voice memo, or snapping a photo, everything is organized into a beautiful, reverse-chronological timeline. It’s your personal thought stream, made visual and interactive. KEY FEATURES: Fluid Conversational Notes: Write notes that appear like chat bubbles. This intuitive format makes it easy to follow your train of thought and review your ideas at a glance. More Than Just Words: Why limit your thoughts? Attach images from your photo library to add visual context, or record high-quality voice memos on the fly. All attachments are stored securely on your device. Powerful Organization, Made Simple: Stacks: Group related notes into "Stacks" – perfect for organizing projects, trip plans, or different areas of your life. Threading: Reply to any note to create a focused thread. Keep follow-up ideas and discussions neatly bundled with the original thought. Fast & Local: All your notes are stored locally on your device, ensuring your data is private and accessible instantly, even without an internet connection. Link Previews: Paste a link and Chat Notes will automatically generate a beautiful preview, giving you context without having to open the browser. Make It Yours: Customize your experience with a variety of beautiful built-in themes and professional fonts. Find the look and feel that helps you think best. Instant Search: Find any note, reply, or stack in seconds with a powerful and easy-to-use search. Download Chat Notes today and start a better conversation with yourself!

About

DOS Focus

Enhance concentration with nostalgic computer sounds and a distraction-free environment. Customize focus sessions, track progress, and personalize your interface with classic DOS themes for improved productivity.

Highlights
  • Retro soundscapes
  • Customizable focus sessions
  • Focus progress reports
  • Classic DOS themes
  • Offline and minimal design
Features
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Defragment your mind and restore clarity — one retro beep at a time. DOS Focus helps you stay in the zone using nostalgic computer sounds that bring a calm, distraction-free atmosphere. Whether you’re working, studying, or just taking a digital detox, this app turns your focus sessions into a retro experience. Features: • Retro Soundscapes — Immerse yourself in the soothing hum of old-school computers. • Custom Focus Sessions — Choose from quick 15-minute sprints to deep 4-hour marathons. • Focus Report — Track your sessions and see how your concentration improves over time. • Retro Themes — Personalize your screen with classic DOS colors — from Cyan to Magenta. • No distractions — Simple, offline, and minimal. Just focus. Why it works: Retro sounds evoke a sense of calm and simplicity. DOS Focus eliminates digital clutter so your brain can reboot, recharge, and refocus — like defragmenting your hard drive. Whether you’re a developer, writer, student, or anyone craving quiet productivity, DOS Focus brings back the feeling of working on a clean, timeless system — where nothing interrupts your flow. - Reboot your focus. Reclaim your clarity. - Welcome to DOS Focus.

Screenshots

Chat Notes4 screens
DOS Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chat Notes at 5.0 against DOS Focus's 4.0. Chat Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. DOS Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Chat Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chat Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chat Notes ships an update every 10 days, DOS Focus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Chat Notes versus DOS Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChat NotesDOS Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Mukhthar CMNguyen Vu Thai

In-app purchases

None

Chat Notes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DOS Focus

Subscriptions1
  • Try DOS FOCUS PRO$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Try DOS FOCUS PRO$8.99

Questions

Is Chat Notes free?
Chat Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DOS Focus free?
DOS Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chat Notes or DOS Focus?
Chat Notes is rated higher. Chat Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DOS Focus averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chat Notes or DOS Focus have ads?
Neither Chat Notes nor DOS Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chat Notes or DOS Focus?
Chat Notes ships an update every 10 days, and DOS Focus every 3 months. Most recently, Chat Notes was updated on September 29, 2026 and DOS Focus on September 18, 2026.

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