Comparison

doodle write vs Dial Timer

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

Head to head
About

doodle write

This app helps users practice writing letters, numbers, words, and sentences in both print and cursive. It also includes a doodle pad for creative expression. The app is accessible offline and free of ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Print and cursive letter practice
  • Print and cursive word practice
  • Print and cursive sentence practice
  • Number writing practice
  • Practice writing pads
  • Doodle pad
  • Offline access
Features
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Practice writing in both print and cursive.  When boredom strikes, doodle using the doodle pad. Features include: - letters in print - letters in cursive - numbers - words in print - words in cursive - sentences in print - sentences in cursive - practice writing pads - doodle pad Accessible offline. No in-app purchases. No ads. No subscriptions.

About

Dial Timer

Features
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A dial timer. To set the timer, rotate the dial with your finger to the desired time. When you release your finger the timer will begin counting down to zero. The timer max duration can be set from 60 seconds to 16 hours. The on/off button will start and stop the timer. Dial Timer will send a notification if your device is in sleep mode.

Screenshots

Dial Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dial Timer at Free against doodle write's $2.99. Dial Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dial Timer is free to download; doodle write costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

doodle write ships an update every 14 months, Dial Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
doodle write versus Dial Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdoodle writeDial Timer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSigma Sky, LLCJohn Millhouse

In-app purchases

None

doodle write

No in-app purchases

None

Dial Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is doodle write free?
doodle write costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dial Timer free?
Dial Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do doodle write or Dial Timer have ads?
Neither doodle write nor Dial Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, doodle write or Dial Timer?
doodle write ships an update every 14 months, and Dial Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, doodle write was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dial Timer on October 22, 2026.

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