# TagNote vs Dot

TagNote and Dot are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. TagNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Dot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TagNote | Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonggyou Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768080207) | [IndieWay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793728816) |

## What reviewers say

### TagNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagnote-multi-tagging-notes/id6747192758)

This app offers a flexible, tag-based approach to note-taking, moving beyond traditional folder structures. Organize meeting notes, ideas, and web clippings with multiple tags per note, and connect your thoughts to build a personal knowledge network. It features a rich text editor and reminders for important dates.

**Highlights:** Unlimited tags per note, Rich text editor with formatting, Birthday and anniversary reminders, Tag-based knowledge network, Minimalist and distraction-free design, iCloud data synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 3-month subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-simple-habit-tracker/id6811518882)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dot Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Dot Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Dot Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TagNote free?

TagNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dot free?

Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TagNote or Dot have ads?

Neither TagNote nor Dot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TagNote or Dot?

TagNote ships an update every 5 days, and Dot every 5 days. Most recently, TagNote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dot on October 25, 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.*