DiffuserStick vs Dotory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DiffuserStick
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Have you ever bought a diffuser and noticed that, at some point, the liquid no longer decreases and the scent no longer spreads? The sticks used in diffusers (reed sticks) have a limited lifespan. It is generally recommended to replace the sticks about once a month. The DiffuserStick app lets you record the date when you inserted the diffuser sticks along with a photo of your diffuser, and notifies you via push notification when it is time to replace them. Key Features β’ Add diffusers to your management list with photos and notes β’ Set diffuser stick replacement dates β’ Receive push notifications when it is time to replace the sticks β’ Move used diffusers to the archive for storage β’ Use widgets to quickly access and view your diffusers from the home screen
Dotory
This app helps you keep track of your belongings, purchases, and expiration dates. Easily record items by location, manage shopping lists, and view inventory at a glance. Never forget what you own or when it expires again.
- Item recording by location
- Shopping cart management
- Expiration date tracking
- Calendar view for inventory
- Customizable themes and widgets
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A lot of your scattered items... where did i put it? When did it come in? Check with Dotory. When I bought it, but I already had it. I can't remember what I was going to buy when I went shopping. There are a lot of things that I don't know when they came in. When I tried to use it, it turned out that the expiry date had passed. If you have any of these experiences, leave them to Dotory. - If you record an item simply or in detail, it will be saved by location. - Record what you need or want to buy in your cart. - You can also see the remaining expiration date of each item. - A calendar that allows you to view in and out items at a glance. - Various themes and widgets
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Verdict
DiffuserStick and Dotory are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DiffuserStick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dotory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DiffuserStick ships an update every 12 months, Dotory every 22 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | DiffuserStick | Dotory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 87.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months β better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bum Tae Yoon | SEJIN PARK |
In-app purchases
DiffuserStick
- Remove all ads 1$0.99
Dotory
- Premium product$2.99
