Comparison

InstaNote vs Dotly

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

Head to head
About

InstaNote

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InstaNote turns your voice into beautiful notes โ€” instantly. Tap, speak, done. AI captures every word, identifies who said what, and pulls out the action items so you don't have to. Built for thinkers, makers, and anyone who'd rather talk than type. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Record meetings, lectures, interviews - Get clean, structured transcripts in seconds - Multi-speaker recognition with separate labels - AI-extracted action items and key points - Crafted for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass design PERFECT FOR - Meeting notes that write themselves - Capturing brainstorms before they fade - Lectures and study sessions - Interview transcription - Voice journaling

About

Dotly

Features
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Dotly โ€” capture to Workflowy in seconds. A fleeting thought. A sudden idea. A task you can't afford to forget. Dotly helps you capture it instantly and send it straight to Workflowy. Whether you're offline or on the move, Dotly keeps your thoughts safe until you're ready to sync. Designed for speed and calm, it brings the art of writing and the beauty of structure together โ€” in one elegant flow. Features: - Instant Capture: Add notes, ideas, or reminders to Workflowy in seconds. No friction, no fuss. - Offline Outbox: Write anytime, anywhere. Dotly queues your notes and syncs automatically when you're back online. - Minimal Design: A clean, fluid interface that keeps you focused on what matters: your thoughts. - Smart Shortcuts: Capture with a single tap from widgets or keyboard shortcuts. Send instantly, stay in the flow. - History: Review everything you've sent. Your capture timeline, always accessible. - Custom Settings: Choose how and where your dots land inside Workflowy. - Cross-Platform: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One purchase unlocks all platforms. Dotly is for thinkers, creators, and builders โ€” for anyone who believes that every great project begins with a single thought. Download Dotly and start capturing.

Screenshots

InstaNote4 screens
Dotly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dotly at 4 against InstaNote's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. InstaNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Dotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstaNote ships an update every 3 weeks, Dotly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
InstaNote versus Dotly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstaNoteDotly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanojiAndriy Bezemchuk

In-app purchases

3 purchases

InstaNote

Subscriptions3
  • InstaNote Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • InstaNote Pro - Quarterly7 Days trial$18.993 Months
  • InstaNote Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Dotly

One-time1
  • Dotly Pro (Lifetime)$2.99

Questions

Is InstaNote free?
InstaNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dotly free?
Dotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InstaNote or Dotly have ads?
Neither InstaNote nor Dotly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InstaNote or Dotly?
InstaNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dotly every 5 weeks. Most recently, InstaNote was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dotly on October 6, 2026.

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