Comparison

Dojo vs Dialed

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

Head to head
About

Dojo

Discover and book dining experiences at partner restaurants. Secure last-minute tables, join virtual queues from afar, or plan special occasions up to a year in advance. Find great places to eat, even during peak times.

Highlights
  • Instant last-minute table bookings
  • Virtual queuing up to 5km away
  • Book special occasions up to a year ahead
  • Real-time table availability
  • Message restaurants while waiting
  • Manage bookings in-app
Features
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At Dojo, we work with our partner restaurants to bring you great dining experiences, when you want them. Grab an instant table to eat now, jump in the virtual queue and have a drink while we queue for you, or immerse yourself and book a place for that special occasion. Restaurants trust Dojo to facilitate amazing experiences. We drop more great places daily, so you're sure to find something you love. Features - Grab last-minute tables instantly - Queue virtually from up to 5km away - Book ahead and plan special occasions Feeling hungry now? You'll see the places nearby when you launch the app, and booking an available table is a couple of taps away. Restaurants offer last-minute tables, even at peak times. We've optimised the app to show you real-time availability, so grab your slot before somebody else does. Head over to the restaurant, who'll be expecting you, then take a seat and have a great time! Don't feel like queuing around the corner? For those extra-special, super-popular places, we offer virtual queuing. Join the queue and we'll send you real-time updates on your position and how long the wait is going to be. Then, you're free to find something better to do with your time. You can message the restaurant while you wait, and they'll notify you when your table is nearly ready. When you join Dojo, you'll be able to join the queue from 2km away. The more you show-up you'll unlock a greater range - up to 5km! Planning something special, or just like to be organised? Through Dojo, you can book up to a year in advance(1). This is great for those who like to plan ahead, and key to securing the perfect spot for a grand occasion. You can make a booking at restaurants for larger party sizes, with the entire experience handled directly in the app, including booking deposits, all powered by Dojo. Of course, you can amend or cancel your booking at any time, all through the app. Got a question or need some support? At Dojo we provide the very best in customer care. Chat with us directly in the app, drop us an email at [support@dojo.app](mailto:support@dojo.app), or find us on Twitter and Instagram. Our customer support team is available {8am until 8pm every day} to help you with anything from minor questions to event planning emergencies. You're in good hands. Want to keep your personal data safe? We've made data security our highest concern, and it's your right to have your data protected and accessible. Find all the details in our Privacy Policy; https://dojo.app/legal/privacy/, or contact our customer support team if you have any doubts or questions. (1) Each of our partner restaurants decides how long in advance they'd like to take bookings - some have no limit, others like to keep it spontaneous and fresh.

About

Dialed

Features
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A great cup is worth remembering. Dialed is your coffee recipe logbook and brewing companion for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Save espresso and pour-over recipes, brew with a little guidance, and return to what worked. POUR OVER, STEP BY STEP Build your recipe, then brew along with live cumulative water targets, step timers, and haptic cues. Move automatically through bloom, pour, wait, and drawdown at your saved pace. Pause when you need to, then pick up where you left off. ESPRESSO, YOUR WAY Keep the dose, yield, shot time, and grinder setting that worked. Add water temperature, pressure, and pre-infusion when you want the full picture, with the machine and grinder behind each recipe close at hand. BREW FROM YOUR WRIST Open a recent recipe on Apple Watch, or send one from your iPhone. Get ready, then follow live pour-over water targets and step timers, or time your espresso extraction. Haptic cues help you follow the brew without reaching for your phone. FOLLOW EVERY COFFEE Keep each bag and its recipes together. Explore the same coffee as espresso or pour over, rate your recipes, and refine your next cup. Adjust pour-over water amounts and durations to make each step your own. BUILT AROUND YOUR GRINDER Save your grinders and choose a favorite. Dialed adapts recipe entry to their setting style, from steps and clicks to a stepless dial, time, or weight. Add your espresso machines for recipes that use them. FIND WHAT WORKED Search your logbook by coffee or roaster, and filter by brewing method, gear, or recipe measurements to return to a favorite. A LITTLE HELP, ON DEVICE On supported devices, read a coffee bag with your camera or a photo to suggest its name and roaster. For espresso recipes, on-device insights can suggest adjustments based on your recipe, rating, and follow-up answers. Intelligence features depend on device availability; you can always enter recipes manually. YOUR LOGBOOK, CLOSE AT HAND Dialed stores your recipes locally and syncs through iCloud when available. There is no separate Dialed account to create. From the first bloom to your next espresso, make a cup worth repeating.

Screenshots

Dojo4 screens
Dialed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dojo at Free against Dialed's $3.99. Dojo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Dialed's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Dojo is free to download; Dialed costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dojo ships an update every 4 weeks, Dialed every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dojo versus Dialed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDojoDialed
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (211 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings211 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaymentSenseMauricio Tremea Zaquia

Bugs and requests

Dojo

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Login fails with conflicting error messages (account exists/doesn't exist)
  • Forgotten password link not sending
  • App hangs and becomes unresponsive
  • Cannot click on phone number field during signup
  • Password reset loop issues
Show 7 more
  • App crashes when selecting restaurants
  • Queue position updates incorrectly
  • Location verification too sensitive indoors
  • Text notifications only (no in-app notifications)
  • Booking deposits deleted without proper explanation
  • Restaurant availability showing closed venues
  • Wait time discrepancies between app and actual wait

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Sign-In integration
  • iOS Keychain password integration
  • Clear wait time estimates in minutes/hours
  • In-app messaging system instead of text notifications
  • Real-time queue position tracking
Show 5 more
  • Expanded restaurant listings
  • Better GPS accuracy tolerance
  • Improved customer support channels
  • More cuisine variety (Palestinian cuisine mentioned)
  • Ability to report closed/inaccurate venues

Dialed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dojo

No in-app purchases

None

Dialed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dojo free?
Dojo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dialed free?
Dialed costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dojo or Dialed have ads?
Neither Dojo nor Dialed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dojo or Dialed?
Dojo ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dialed every 3 days. Most recently, Dojo was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dialed on October 5, 2026.

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