Comparison

2Doodle vs DotList

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

2Doodle

Create visual reminders by drawing directly on your smartwatch face. This app helps you remember tasks with unique doodles, potentially boosting memory and follow-through rates with every glance at your device.

Highlights
  • Doodle on watch face
  • Save doodles as reminders
  • Visual task cues
  • Improved memory recall
  • Faster reminder setting
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2Doodle is the first app that lets you doodle on your watch and save those doodles to your watch face. See why it may be the fastest and most fun way to set reminders and how doodling improves your memory. READY, TAP, DOODLE - Just tap the complication to start a new doodle  - Draw a striking reminder - Simply hit the crown to save it - Get reminded with every glance at your watch A DOODLE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS Studies have shown that drawing a reminder improves your memory by up to 100%. The distinctive cue on your watch face ensures that the task stays on your mind and improves follow-through rate by up to 76%.

About

DotList

This digital checklist app helps you organize all your notes and tasks in one place. Manage work, groceries, and plans with customizable lists, sorting, and sharing options. Keep your life organized with an intuitive interface and helpful features like drag-and-drop and undo.

Highlights
  • All-in-one list management
  • Multi-themed display options
  • Customizable sorting by status or alphabetically
  • Personalized list control (rename, reorder, add, delete)
  • Shareable lists via text or email
  • Drag-and-drop rearranging
  • Pin important tasks
  • Undo function for accidental changes
Features
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DotList is a simple, fast checklist app for organizing everything you need to remember, from groceries and errands to projects, packing lists, work tasks, and everyday plans. Juggling random scraps of paper and scattered notes? DotList keeps your lists in one clean, easy-to-use place so you can stay organized without overcomplicating things. DotList is free to download and includes up to three lists, reminders for up to three items, Home Screen widgets, core checklist tools, and four free themes. DotList Pro unlocks unlimited lists, unlimited reminders, and every theme with one optional one-time purchase. No subscription. Key Features: • Simple List Management Create and manage lists for work, shopping, travel, routines, appointments, ideas, and anything else you want to keep track of. • Reminders That Fit Your Schedule Set one-time reminders for individual items, or repeat them daily, weekly, monthly, or on a custom schedule. Manage all your upcoming reminders from one place. • Home Screen Widgets Keep a chosen list or your upcoming reminders visible without opening the app. • Themes to Make DotList Yours Choose from four free themes and switch between light and dark appearances. DotList Pro unlocks the complete theme collection, including Firefly and Midnight. • Smart Clipboard Import Copy a checklist from another app, preview it in DotList, and add the items to a new or existing list. • Organize Your Way Rename and reorder lists, drag items into place, pin important tasks, sort alphabetically, or move completed items below everything still to do. • Reset and Reuse Lists Use Reset Dots to mark every item back to to-do, making recurring grocery lists, packing lists, routines, and other checklists easy to use again. • Clean, Shareable Lists Share an easy-to-read copy of your current list by text, email, or any supported sharing option. • Helpful Undo Support Made a change you didn’t mean to? Undo edits, deletions, imports, reordering, sorting, reminder changes, and more. • Private by Design DotList requires no account and does not collect your data. You can also export your DotList data from the Help menu whenever you want a copy. DotList is built for people who want practical organization without clutter. Keep your everyday lists simple, organized, and easy to manage. Download DotList today and bring effortless organization to your fingertips.

Screenshots

2Doodle4 screens
DotList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DotList at 94% against 2Doodle's 56%. DotList also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (56 vs 9). 2Doodle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 18.2). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DotList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 2Doodle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DotList holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DotList has 56 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of 2Doodle's written reviews are positive against 94% of DotList's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
2Doodle versus DotList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2DoodleDotList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9 ratings)4.8 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings956 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.3 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperP2ER GmbHDanz L.L.C.

Customer experience

2Doodle

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

DotList

All ratings56 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

2Doodle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DotList

One-time1
  • DotList Pro$4.99

Questions

Is 2Doodle free?
2Doodle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DotList free?
DotList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2Doodle or DotList?
DotList is rated higher. 2Doodle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DotList averages 4.8 from 56 ratings.
Do 2Doodle or DotList have ads?
Neither 2Doodle nor DotList shows ads.

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