Ticker · A rotary timer vs Dottie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ticker · A rotary timer
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Ticker is a tactile timer for iPhone and iPad. Turn the rotary dial to set time, then let each second tick with intention. • Set a countdown with a physical-feeling rotary control • Start at zero to count up, then pause and count down from the elapsed time • Feel progress through haptics and hand designed sound • Notice the subtle tilt effect on highlights and shadow direction for a more tangible interaction • Keep the timer visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island controls • Start preset timers from Home Screen widgets • Get a notification when a countdown finishes Ticker works without an account. Timer state and preferences stay on your device. There are no ads, analytics, tracking, or third-party SDKs.
Dottie
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Time, dot by dot. Watch your day, week, month, and year progress as a grid of dots, and count down to birthdays, vacations, and holidays with widgets for your Home Screen. SEE TIME TAKE SHAPE Watch your day, week, month, and year progress as an animated grid of dots. When the grid is full, celebrate with confetti. YOUR SPECIAL MOMENTS Create countdowns for birthdays, vacations, and special events. Whether it’s a one-time occasion or a yearly celebration, see how much time is left. RIGHT ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Keep time progress and countdowns in view with Dottie’s widgets, without opening the app. YOUR COLORS Choose from solid colors and gradients to make the app and widgets your own. COMPLETELY FREE No ads and no subscription. Your data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ticker · A rotary timer at every 2 days against Dottie's fortnightly. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ticker · A rotary timer ships an update every 2 days, Dottie fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ticker · A rotary timer | Dottie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zain Adeel | Arno Richter |
In-app purchases
Ticker · A rotary timer
No in-app purchases
Dottie
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ticker · A rotary timer free?
Is Dottie free?
Do Ticker · A rotary timer or Dottie have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ticker · A rotary timer or Dottie?
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