Comparison

Mnmlist vs Dot

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

Head to head
About

Mnmlist

Build habits with clarity and consistency using a distraction-free, minimalist interface. This app focuses on simplicity, helping you show up daily without complicated systems or gamification. It prioritizes privacy and is completely free to use.

Highlights
  • Create habits in seconds
  • One-tap daily check-ins
  • Track consistency over time
  • Minimalist and distraction-free design
  • Privacy-focused, no tracking
  • Completely free, no subscriptions
Features
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Mnmlist is a habit tracker with very little in it. Add the habits you care about and tap each one on the days you do it. Today has a card for each habit with your current streak and this week. Open a habit to see its month, how this month compares with the last one, and which days of the week you do it most. The Calendar tab shows the whole year, for one habit or for all of them. Home Screen widgets show one habit or all of them: this week, a month, three months, the whole year, or today's habits in a ring. You can mark a habit done from a widget, from Control Center, the Lock Screen or the Action button, or by asking Siri. On Apple Watch, turn the Digital Crown to go through your habits and tap to mark one done. On iPad, and on iPhone Duo when it's open, your habits and the one you're looking at sit side by side. Habits sync between your devices through iCloud, and you can export them as a CSV file from Settings. Mnmlist works with VoiceOver and larger text sizes, in light and dark mode, and in 22 languages. It's free. There are no ads, subscriptions or in-app purchases, no analytics and no tracking. Inspired by Leo Babauta's mnmlist.com. If something's missing or broken, Settings › Send Feedback reaches me.

About

Dot

Features
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Simplicity is the ultimate focus. Meet Dot. Dot is an ultra-minimalist, high-end habit tracker designed for those who appreciate clean design and mental clarity. No bloated charts, no annoying notifications, and no social feeds. Just your daily goals, beautifully laid out in a tactile grid. Tap a tile, feel the precise physical vibration, and watch it light up. Complete your grid, protect your daily streak, and build better routines without the clutter. DESIGNED FOR ESTHETES True OLED Black: An absolute black background (#000000) that is gentle on your eyes and saves your battery. Tactility: Powered by custom Taptic Engine profiles. Every interaction feels physically satisfying, making progress tangible. Interactive Widgets: Check off your habits directly from your Home Screen with modern iOS 17+ widgets—no need to even open the app. Freeze Streak: Life is unpredictable. Use one "Freeze" per week to protect your progress when you need a break. Daily Clean Slate: The grid automatically resets at midnight. Yesterday is gone; today is a fresh start. DOT PRO Unlimited habits: Free tier is limited to 3, Pro unlocks unlimited habits. Premium color presets: Customize your grid with elegant, aesthetic palettes. Exclusive widgets: Unlock minimalist layout options for your Home Screen. Ad-free: Clean and uninterrupted focus, always. Download Dot, clear your mind, and start focusing on what truly matters. One dot at a time. Terms of use (EULA): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r_nmklRQjpIQVPLDr5pe11m8HrktbZd6bn2daQSvpQc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Mnmlist4 screens
Dot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mnmlist at none against Dot's 2. Mnmlist also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Dot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mnmlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mnmlist versus Dot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMnmlistDot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssylbek IssatayevNurzhan Ababakirov

In-app purchases

None

Mnmlist

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dot

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Mnmlist free?
Mnmlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dot free?
Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mnmlist or Dot have ads?
Neither Mnmlist nor Dot shows ads.

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