Comparison

Smartisys iControl vs Dotie

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

Head to head
About

Smartisys iControl

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Smart Touch Designer for iPad Through the iPad to control various devices about home or office,such as:audio,video,lights,curtain,camera etc. See www.smartisys.net for more information.

About

Dotie

Transform your photos into unique, die-cut stickers that can be displayed on your home screen. This app allows you to import or capture images, cut out subjects locally, and showcase them through customizable widgets. Enjoy offline functionality and optional AI features for enhanced personalization.

Highlights
  • Die-cut stickers from any photo
  • Home-screen widgets that shuffle captures
  • Decorative backdrops
  • Transparent widget look
  • Sticker boards
  • Map and calendar integration
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Dotie turns your everyday photos into cute die-cut stickers — and brings them to life on your home screen. Snap or import a photo and Dotie cuts out the subject right on your device, turning it into a sticker-style card. Your moments then rotate across beautiful home-screen widgets, so a little piece of your life is always with you. Make your home screen yours: - Die-cut stickers from any photo, processed locally on your device - Home-screen widgets that shuffle through your captures - A rich set of decorative backdrops to set the mood - A see-through “transparent” widget look that blends into your wallpaper - Sticker boards to show off a hand-picked set - A map that pins your stickers to the places you’ve been - A calendar that gathers your moments by day, week, and month - One-tap sharing of your sticker cards - Everything that matters works offline, no account required: capture, sticker cutout, save, widgets, map, and sharing. Dotie Pro unlocks more: every backdrop, custom colors and fonts, more widgets and refresh styles, batch import and export, and high-resolution exports. Optional AI (off by default) can suggest a title, a note, or a weekly/monthly recap when you turn it on — but it’s never required to capture, display, or share. Dotie Pro Subscription Dotie Pro is available as an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription, with a one-time lifetime purchase also offered. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dotie.site/support/privacy.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smartisys iControl at none against Dotie's 7. Smartisys iControl also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Dotie's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dotie sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Smartisys iControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartisys iControl ships an update every 2 months, Dotie fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Smartisys iControl versus Dotie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartisys iControlDotie
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB183 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developersmartisys electronics inc.钰青 刘

In-app purchases

None

Smartisys iControl

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Dotie

Subscriptions4
  • Dotie Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Dotie Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Dotie Pro Quarterly2 variants$7.993 Months
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  • Dotie Pro Yearly2 variants$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dotie Pro Forever$39.99

Questions

Is Smartisys iControl free?
Smartisys iControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dotie free?
Dotie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smartisys iControl or Dotie have ads?
Neither Smartisys iControl nor Dotie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartisys iControl or Dotie?
Smartisys iControl ships an update every 2 months, and Dotie fortnightly. Most recently, Smartisys iControl was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dotie on November 5, 2026.

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