# Simple Captions vs DoseBell

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Captions at none against DoseBell's shown. Simple Captions also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Captions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DoseBell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simple Captions against 5.0 for DoseBell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Captions has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Captions | DoseBell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-captions/id6755092883/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dosebell/id6782527229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clever Pixel, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535837329) | [Kojiro Fujisaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782241864) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Captions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-captions/id6755092883)

This app provides real-time captions for spoken conversations, making it easier to follow along. Designed for simplicity and accessibility, it converts speech to text instantly on your screen. Ideal for individuals with hearing loss or anyone needing visual text support.

**Highlights:** Real-time captions, Easy to read display, Fast and accurate speech recognition, One-tap start, Accessibility-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Captions Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |


### DoseBell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dosebell/id6782527229)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DoseBell Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Captions free?

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

### Is DoseBell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Captions or DoseBell?

Simple Captions and DoseBell are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Simple Captions or DoseBell have ads?

DoseBell shows ads; Simple Captions does not.

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