# Where's it in? vs Dotory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dotory at 88% against Where's it in?'s 40%. Dotory also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Where's it in? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dotory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Where's it in? ships an update every 18 months, Dotory every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Where's it in? | Dotory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 18 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [be-style](https://appshunter.io/developer/534131442) | [SEJIN PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571443134) |

## What reviewers say

### Where's it in?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-it-in/id1099735230)

Easily manage household items by simply taking pictures. Avoid writing names, remembering details, or searching through icons. This app offers a simple way to track your belongings, from kitchen ingredients to clothing.

**Highlights:** Manage objects with pictures, No need to write item names, Organize by record or limit date, Sort by favorite, Customizable groups, Rename groups

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| group20 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Dotory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotory-item-management/id6444015371)

This app helps you keep track of your belongings, purchases, and expiration dates. Easily record items by location, manage shopping lists, and view inventory at a glance. Never forget what you own or when it expires again.

**Highlights:** Item recording by location, Shopping cart management, Expiration date tracking, Calendar view for inventory, Customizable themes and widgets

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium product | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Where's it in? free?

Where's it in? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dotory free?

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

### Do Where's it in? or Dotory have ads?

Both Where's it in? and Dotory show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Where's it in? or Dotory?

Where's it in? ships an update every 18 months, and Dotory every 22 months. Most recently, Where's it in? was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dotory on November 3, 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.*