Tot Pocket vs Instructor Credits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tot Pocket
A minimalist app for collecting and editing text across Apple devices. Organize notes with color-coded dots and enjoy seamless iCloud synchronization. Supports Markdown for web use and offers a convenient keyboard interface with count tracking.
- Cross-device text collection
- Color-coded note organization
- Dark/Light mode support
- iCloud synchronization
- Markdown support
- Keyboard text operations
- Word and character counts
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Tot is an elegant, simple way to collect & edit text across your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It’s your tiny text companion! ⁕ Less Is More Tot’s single window design and simple formatting controls mean no more hunting for that chunk of text. Seven color-coded dots let you organize your notes while keeping them from getting out of hand. ⁕ Dark / Light Mode Designed to look stunning both day and night, Tot takes full advantage of iOS and macOS themes. ⁕ Small Footprint Stays out of the way on the desktop with minimal chrome and can even be controlled via the Menu bar. On mobile, each dot is just a swipe away. ⁕ iCloud Sync Seamlessly syncs your text across iOS and macOS using iCloud so you can capture thoughts wherever you are. ⁕ Markdown Support Full support for rich or plain text and even automatically translates text to Markdown for handy use on the web. Have an RTF file you need marked up? No problem! ⁕ Killer Keyboard Tot puts common text operations on the keyboard and keeps track of word and character counts as you type. Available for iOS, macOS, and watchOS.
Instructor Credits
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Instructor Credits helps martial arts schools and training organizations keep track of their instructors' certification and training credits in one easy-to-use mobile app. PERFECT FOR MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOLS Whether you run a karate dojo, jiu-jitsu academy, taekwondo school, or any martial arts organization, keeping track of instructor certifications and continuing education credits is essential. Instructor Credits makes it simple. KEY FEATURES: Quick Credit Entry Add training credits on the go with our streamlined interface. Just log the credit type, date, and details from your phone or tablet. Credit History View complete records of all instructor credits at a glance. See today's credits, this week's progress, and total credit history organized by date. Dashboard Overview Get instant insights into your team's training status with beautiful, easy-to-read cards showing today's credits earned, this week's progress, total credits accumulated, and recent activity. Instructor Level Tracking Monitor progression through instructor levels with visual progress bars showing credits earned toward the next promotion. See at-a-glance which instructors are close to advancing. Credit Types Track various credit categories including certifications, workshops, seminars, continuing education, and more with custom point values. Offline-Ready Built with mobile-first design, Instructor Credits works smoothly on any device with reliable offline capability and seamless syncing. Secure and Private Your team's data is protected with enterprise-grade security. Login with instructor ID and secure passcode authentication. WHO IT'S FOR: Martial arts school owners, head instructors and training coordinators, dojo managers, certification administrators, martial arts organizations, and training program directors WHY INSTRUCTOR CREDITS? Managing instructor credentials and training requirements across a martial arts organization can be time-consuming and error-prone. Paper records get lost, spreadsheets are hard to maintain on mobile devices, and manual tracking leaves room for mistakes. Instructor Credits is built specifically for martial arts professionals who need a modern, mobile-friendly solution that works as well on the mat as it does in the office. GET STARTED TODAY Download Instructor Credits and simplify how you track your instructor team's training and certifications. Perfect for dojos, academies, and martial arts organizations of any size. Questions or feedback? Contact our support team - we'd love to hear from you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instructor Credits at none against Tot Pocket's 1. Instructor Credits also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Tot Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Instructor Credits asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tot Pocket | Instructor Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (238 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 238 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Iconfactory | The Way Martial Arts App |
Bugs and requests
Tot Pocket
Reported bugs
3 issues- Data loss when using certain features
- Keyboard issues and UI bugs
- Unreliable syncing between devices
Requested features
8 requests- Landscape mode support
- Better share/export options
- Ability to delete entire notes
- More customization options
- Apple Watch app
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- Improved Markdown support
- Timestamp for new notes
- Home screen widget
Instructor Credits
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tot Pocket
- Tot for iOS and iPadOS$19.99
Instructor Credits
No in-app purchases
Questions
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