DREO vs TimeDots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DREO
Control all your smart devices from one place with this intuitive app. Enjoy top-tier cloud security and smart remote features for a simpler, more secure living experience.
- Unified device management
- Top-tier cloud security
- Smart remote operations
- Intuitive user interface
- Home and office device control
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"At DREO, innovation meets convenience. The DREO Home App is your gateway to a seamless and intuitive smart living experience, powered by state-of-the-art IoT technology. We are dedicated to enhancing your life with solutions that are smarter, simpler, and more secure. Why Choose the DREO Home App? - Unified Control: Manage all your smart devices—whether at home or in the office—effortlessly through a single app. - Top-Tier Cloud Security: Enjoy the ultimate peace of mind with top-notch security for your smart devices and data. - Smart Remote Features: Gain control, simplify daily tasks, and enjoy the convenience of intelligent remote operations. - Streamlined Interface: Forget lengthy manuals—the app’s intuitive design puts control at your fingertips."
TimeDots
Visualize your time with a unique dot-based calendar. Track days, months, years, or your entire life to gain perspective on progress and urgency. Customizable widgets and themes keep your important moments visible.
- Visual time representation with dots
- Countdown tracking for events
- Home screen widgets
- Customizable themes and styles
- Privacy-focused, on-device data
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Time is the one thing you can't get back. TimeDots makes it impossible to ignore — turning your year, your months, and every countdown into a simple, beautiful grid of dots you'll actually want to look at. Watch the dots fill in, one day at a time. It's a quiet, daily nudge to make every day count. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • See your whole year as dots — and watch it fill up as the days pass • Count down to trips, birthdays, deadlines and launches with live progress • A calm, glanceable dashboard that feels premium every time you open it COUNTDOWNS THAT LIVE EVERYWHERE • Home Screen widgets in every size • Lock Screen widgets and complications • Live Activities + Dynamic Island — your countdown, right at the top of your screen • Apple Watch app with wrist complications MAKE IT YOURS • 24 gorgeous atmospheres, from Midnight to Aurora • Alternate app icons • Clean, distraction‑free design built for iOS MORE THAN A COUNTDOWN • "Life in Weeks" — a powerful view of your life, one week at a time • Recurring events that roll forward automatically • Beautiful share cards for your story • iCloud sync across your devices • Full Dynamic Type and accessibility support Free to download. Upgrade to Pro to unlock every theme, widget and feature. Stop letting the days blur together. Start making every dot count.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DREO at none against TimeDots's 1. DREO also leads on chart position (#206 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.3). TimeDots's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 87%). 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. TimeDots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DREO asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DREO | TimeDots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (45K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 45K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #206 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HESUNG INNOVATION LIMITED | Ademola Mayowa Olatunji |
Customer experience
DREO
TimeDots
Bugs and requests
DREO
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes after recent update
- Inability to retain device settings after power cycle
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to set temperature-based automation
- Improve widget functionality
- Introduce more personalization options
- Enhance accessibility for screen readers
TimeDots
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DREO
No in-app purchases
TimeDots
- TimeDots Pro$1.99
