Comparison

DotList vs Elevate

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

Head to head
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.

About

Elevate

This app helps you organize your day and build lasting habits. It offers a dedicated habit tracker, customizable views, and intuitive task management to help you achieve your goals.

Highlights
  • Daily scheduling
  • Habit building
  • Dedicated habit tab
  • Customizable interface
  • List and today views
  • Task management
Features
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Ready to supercharge your productivity and conquer your goals? Say hello to Elevate – your ultimate habit and daily planner companion! Crafted for champions like you, Elevate seamlessly blends habit-building with daily planning, making every day a step closer to your dreams. Key Features: Plan Your Day, Build Your Habits: Effortlessly schedule your day while cultivating powerful habits that stick. Special Habit Tab: Keep your focus sharp with our dedicated habit tracker, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. Highly Customizable: Tailor your experience to match your unique style and preferences—because your journey is one-of-a-kind. List View & Today View: Stay on top of your tasks with ease! Our intuitive list and today views put all your priorities at your fingertips. Don’t just dream it—achieve it with Elevate. Download now and unleash your full potential! Privacy Policy: https://mobenttech.com/privacy_policy Terms of Use: https://mobenttech.com/habit_terms_of_use.html Contact us: dailyhabinfo@gmail.com

Screenshots

DotList4 screens
Elevate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DotList at 4.8 against Elevate's 3.9. DotList also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (94% vs 80%). Elevate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Elevate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DotList holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of DotList's written reviews are positive against 80% of Elevate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DotList ships an update every 6 weeks, Elevate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DotList versus Elevate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotListElevate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (56 ratings) — better3.9 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews93.8% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanz L.L.C.Mehmet Zahid Dogan

Customer experience

DotList

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

Elevate

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DotList

One-time1
  • DotList Pro$4.99
7 purchases

Elevate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Lifetime$19.99
  • Lifetime2 variants$24.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
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  • Lifetime$34.99
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is DotList free?
DotList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elevate free?
Elevate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DotList or Elevate?
DotList is rated higher. DotList averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Elevate averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.
Do DotList or Elevate have ads?
Neither DotList nor Elevate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DotList or Elevate?
DotList ships an update every 6 weeks, and Elevate every 3 days. Most recently, DotList was updated on October 22, 2026 and Elevate on September 17, 2026.

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