# InstaNote vs Dotly

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaNote | Dotly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 33 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sanoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603096713) | [Andriy Bezemchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844098134) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instanote-speak-to-note/id6578444128)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InstaNote Pro - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| InstaNote Pro - Quarterly | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| InstaNote Pro - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Dotly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotly-quick-capture/id6753629055)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dotly Pro (Lifetime) | $2.99 | one-time |


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