# TimePod vs Dots

The clearest difference is rating: Dots at 5.0 against TimePod's 2.5. Dots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TimePod's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimePod sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dots sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dots holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TimePod's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dots's.

TimePod ships an update every 2 months, Dots every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimePod | Dots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepod-pomodoro-time-tracker/id1604487584/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-widget-habit-tracker/id6450165266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179685788) | [Ryunosuke Nagase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506451599) |

## What reviewers say

### TimePod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepod-pomodoro-time-tracker/id1604487584)

Effortlessly track your time for work, study, or personal activities. Quickly record durations with start/stop buttons or manual entry. Analyze your time usage with detailed reports and calendar views.

**Highlights:** Start/stop time recording, Manual time entry, Pomodoro focus timer, Categorization by category, project, and tag, Calendar view of records, Detailed time reports

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-widget-habit-tracker/id6450165266)

Effortlessly track your daily habits with a simple tap. Visualize your progress with a dot-by-dot system, review your streaks on a calendar or timeline, and personalize your experience with custom colors and dark mode. Receive helpful reminders to stay on track and rest assured your data is private.

**Highlights:** Dot-by-dot habit visualization, One-tap recording, Detailed record keeping, Calendar and timeline review, Customizable habit colors, Dark mode support, Habit reminders

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM - MONTHLY | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM - ANNUAL | $24.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM | $29.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM - LIFETIME | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimePod free?

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

### Is Dots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimePod or Dots?

Dots is rated higher. TimePod averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dots averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TimePod or Dots have ads?

TimePod shows ads; Dots does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimePod or Dots?

TimePod ships an update every 2 months, and Dots every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimePod was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dots on October 24, 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.*