The Commons vs Dossy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Commons
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The Commons application that lets members connect, plan events and book meeting rooms.
Dossy
This app provides a simple, accessible video calling experience designed for older adults to easily connect with loved ones. It features a straightforward setup and an interface optimized for low vision, hearing impairments, and limited digital literacy.
- One-tap video calls
- Accessible design for low vision/hearing
- Invitation-only closed groups
- Calendar synchronization
- Real-time availability
- Bluetooth hearing aid compatibility
- Code-only sign-on for seniors
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Imagine a world where everyone can confidently use video to connect - regardless of age, ability or digital literacy. The Dossy app empowers older adults to connect in a digital world, simple video tech that follows accessible design principles. Your Group Create and manage your family group. Invite and approve new members. Simple Setup Setup is easy for your Dossy user. Once you have set up the family group, they download the iOS app and enter their unique Dossy code. Available friends and family will appear instantly. No email, no credit card, no contact syncing or scraping. Simple Design The Dossy app is designed for low vision, low tech and hearing impaired users. With hearing aid connect, guided access, larger fonts and optimised sound. Features: - One tap video call - Accessible design - Invitation only closed groups - Calendar synchronisation - Real-time availability - Bluetooth hearing aid connect - Code only sign-on for your senior Dossy is a simple video app that bridges the tech gap between seniors and their loved ones.
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Verdict
The Commons and Dossy are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Commons ships an update every 6 weeks, Dossy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Commons | Dossy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Commons | DOSSY.CO PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
The Commons
No in-app purchases
Dossy
No in-app purchases
