Lifebar vs DotDay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lifebar
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This app is a simple tool that visually displays the remaining time in your life. By entering your birthdate, you can instantly see your lifeβs progress in percentage. It also allows you to track the passage of time in years, months, weeks, and days, helping you appreciate the value of time. Visualizing time helps you become more aware of your daily actions and long-term goals, making each moment more meaningful. The app is designed with a simple UI for an intuitive experience, removing unnecessary features for a clean and effective interface. By being aware of your remaining time, you can minimize wasted time and focus on what truly matters. Whether for work, study, hobbies, or relationships, this app is perfect for those who want to make thoughtful choices in life.
DotDay
This minimalist app helps you track your year with a single dot each day. Visualize your progress, manage important dates, and record daily habits to build a beautiful timeline of your memories.
- Daily dot marking
- Year progress visualization
- Anniversary and D-Day management
- Routine and schedule tracking
- Memory timeline creation
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DotDay is a minimalist lifelog that captures each day as a single dot. β’ Mark your day with a dot Visualize how far you've come in the year and how much is left. Easily express your emotions, condition, or memories with one simple mark. β’ Manage anniversaries & D-Days Never miss a special day again. Stay on top of upcoming events and count down to what matters. β’ Track routines and daily schedules Record your habits or one-time events with ease. Manage your lifestyle naturally and mindfully. β’ Build your timeline of memories Dots gather to tell your unique story. Each dot becomes a quiet reflection of your journey. DotDay helps you preserve your life beautifully and simply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DotDay at none against Lifebar's 2. DotDay also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lifebar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DotDay asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lifebar ships an update every 5 months, DotDay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lifebar | DotDay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kota tada | Waitcle |
In-app purchases
Lifebar
- Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
DotDay
No in-app purchases









