Comparison

Lifebar vs DotDay

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

Head to head
About

Lifebar

Features
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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 life’s 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Daily dot marking
  • Year progress visualization
  • Anniversary and D-Day management
  • Routine and schedule tracking
  • Memory timeline creation
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Lifebar2 screens
DotDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Lifebar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DotDay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lifebar ships an update every 5 months, DotDay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Lifebar versus DotDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLifebarDotDay
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkota tadaWaitcle

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lifebar

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

DotDay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lifebar free?
Lifebar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotDay free?
DotDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lifebar or DotDay have ads?
Both Lifebar and DotDay show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lifebar or DotDay?
Lifebar ships an update every 5 months, and DotDay monthly. Most recently, Lifebar was updated on September 18, 2026 and DotDay on September 9, 2026.

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