# -•- (Dash Dot Dash) vs Appraisy

The clearest difference is rating: Appraisy at 5.0 against -•- (Dash Dot Dash)'s 4.1. Appraisy also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). -•- (Dash Dot Dash)'s advantage is ratings volume (337 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. -•- (Dash Dot Dash) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Appraisy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Appraisy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: -•- (Dash Dot Dash) has 337 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

-•- (Dash Dot Dash) ships an update weekly, Appraisy daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | -•- (Dash Dot Dash) | Appraisy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-dot-dash/id1533706044/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appraisy-pocket-appraiser/id6763596714/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EFRAC](https://appshunter.io/developer/460046393) | [Ronald LeClair Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889364825) |

## What reviewers say

### -•- (Dash Dot Dash)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-dot-dash/id1533706044)

Create custom widgets for your home screen featuring photos and text. Share these widgets with friends, allowing them to see your pictures and notes directly on their devices. Data is securely stored and shared via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Custom widget creation, Add photos and text, Share widgets with friends, iCloud data synchronization, Display current date, Ad-free experience with subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgraded Version | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🎨 Aesthetic appearance
- 💡 Allows multiple widgets
- 🤩 Great for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues after OS updates
- 🤔 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up
- Widgets resetting after device restart
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more widget types (clock, weather, reminders, etc.)
- Allow more than 10 widgets in free version
- Improve widget positioning and sizing controls
- Add dark mode support


### Appraisy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appraisy-pocket-appraiser/id6763596714)

Instantly appraise items you own or are considering buying. Get smart recommendations based on market data and retail policies, with options for listing strategies and negotiation scripts.

**Highlights:** Photo-based appraisal, Keep or sell recommendations, Buy decision scoring, Listing strategy and copy, Negotiation scripts, Return window reminders, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Appraisy Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Appraisy Plus Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is -•- (Dash Dot Dash) free?

-•- (Dash Dot Dash) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Appraisy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, -•- (Dash Dot Dash) or Appraisy?

Appraisy is rated higher. -•- (Dash Dot Dash) averages 4.1 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Appraisy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do -•- (Dash Dot Dash) or Appraisy have ads?

Neither -•- (Dash Dot Dash) nor Appraisy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, -•- (Dash Dot Dash) or Appraisy?

-•- (Dash Dot Dash) ships an update weekly, and Appraisy daily. Most recently, -•- (Dash Dot Dash) was updated on October 27, 2026 and Appraisy on October 25, 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.*