min. vs Dot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
min.
This app helps you understand and manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through daily journaling prompts and self-reflection. It guides you toward a more mindful life and improved mental well-being. Sessions are saved to Apple Health Kit.
- Daily journaling prompts
- Self-reflection tools
- Mental health insights
- Mindfulness guidance
- Apple Health Kit integration
- Easy to use interface
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Introducing min - the perfect companion for anyone looking to improve their mental health. min is designed to help you understand and manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through journaling. With daily prompts and self-reflection, you'll be able to gain insight into your mental health and develop strategies for living a more mindful life. min is easy to use and accessible to all. It is designed to to fit your needs. min will be your guide on your journey to a happier, healthier you. Download now and start your journey towards mindfulness and mental well-being. Try it now and see the difference it can make in your life! min saves your sessions in Apple Health Kit.
Dot
This minimalist daily journal encourages users to write a single sentence each day to capture thoughts, feelings, or memories. Its clean interface and security features like Face ID lock provide a distraction-free and private space for reflection. It's ideal for quick journaling, mood tracking, or remembering moments.
- One line per day journaling
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Face ID lock for privacy
- Automatic timeline of past entries
- Daily notification reminders
- Gratitude and mood tracking
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Dot is a minimalist daily journal designed for focus. Write one sentence each day — no clutter, no distractions. • One line per day: Capture a thought, a feeling, or a memory in seconds. • Clean design: A calm, distraction-free interface. • Face ID lock: Keep your private notes secure. • Automatic timeline: Look back at your past entries, one dot at a time. • Daily notification reminders. Perfect for gratitude journaling, mood tracking, or simply recording the moment. This app is subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: min. at none against Dot's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Dot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. min. asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for min. against 5.0 for Dot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
min. ships an update fortnightly, Dot every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | min. | Dot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Venance Cassens | Leyth Mikati |
Customer experience
min.
Dot
In-app purchases
min.
No in-app purchases
Dot
- Dot + Monthly$0.991 Month
- Dot+ Yearly$9.991 Year
