# mydots.ideas vs LakeStats

The clearest difference is monetization model: LakeStats at free against mydots.ideas's free with in-app purchases. LakeStats also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). mydots.ideas's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mydots.ideas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LakeStats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for mydots.ideas against 4.9 for LakeStats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LakeStats has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

mydots.ideas ships an update every 3 weeks, LakeStats every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mydots.ideas | LakeStats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydotsideas/id6477912895/reviews)** | [4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakestats/id6753701400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 44 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亮 鲁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707802381) | [LakeStats LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793779554) |

## What reviewers say

### mydots.ideas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydotsideas/id6477912895)

This app provides a quick and focused way to capture thoughts, inspirations, and media. It automatically creates new notes upon opening and can paste copied content directly, helping you revisit and keep your ideas alive with a minimalist interface and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Automatic note creation, Auto-paste clipboard content, Revisit past ideas, Backup and sync with iCloud, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $3.99 | per year |
| Life Time | $5.99 | one-time |


### LakeStats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakestats/id6753701400)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Access real-time water levels, boat ramp status, and historical lake data. Plan your next outing with detailed information on access points and water conditions. Features offline functionality for convenient use.

**Highlights:** Real-time water levels, Historical trends and comparisons, Interactive water level graphs, Boat ramp and channel status, Access point details, Offline functionality, Favorite lakes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LakeStats Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mydots.ideas free?

mydots.ideas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LakeStats free?

LakeStats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mydots.ideas or LakeStats?

mydots.ideas is rated higher. mydots.ideas averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LakeStats averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do mydots.ideas or LakeStats have ads?

Neither mydots.ideas nor LakeStats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mydots.ideas or LakeStats?

mydots.ideas ships an update every 3 weeks, and LakeStats every 5 weeks. Most recently, mydots.ideas was updated on June 4, 2026 and LakeStats on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*