Dot vs FlowTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dot
This minimalist daily journal encourages users to write a single sentence each day to capture thoughts, feelings, or memories. Its clean interface and security features like Face ID lock provide a distraction-free and private space for reflection. It's ideal for quick journaling, mood tracking, or remembering moments.
- One line per day journaling
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Face ID lock for privacy
- Automatic timeline of past entries
- Daily notification reminders
- Gratitude and mood tracking
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Dot is a minimalist daily journal designed for focus. Write one sentence each day — no clutter, no distractions. • One line per day: Capture a thought, a feeling, or a memory in seconds. • Clean design: A calm, distraction-free interface. • Face ID lock: Keep your private notes secure. • Automatic timeline: Look back at your past entries, one dot at a time. • Daily notification reminders. Perfect for gratitude journaling, mood tracking, or simply recording the moment. This app is subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FlowTimer
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- Overview FlowTimer is a minimalist sand timer designed to help you feel the passage of time — not measure it by numbers. Instead of loud alarms or ticking clocks, FlowTimer creates a soft, visual flow that guides you through focus, meditation, or short breaks. Whether you're working, breathing, or relaxing, FlowTimer helps you find your rhythm — quietly and beautifully. - Why FlowTimer Calm Focus: A clean, distraction-free timer for study, meditation, or deep work. Visual Flow: Watch time flow like sand, creating a natural sense of focus. Custom Duration: Set your own minutes and seconds easily. Mood Themes: Choose from calm color moods like Soft Sand, Forest Calm, or Dawn Glow. No noise, no stress: Perfect for mindful moments, without alarms or ads. - Perfect for Pomodoro or Focus Sessions Meditation & Mindfulness Practice Short Breaks or Breathing Exercises Kids’ screen time or calming activities Gentle reminders to pause & reset - Features Minimalist hourglass animation Custom session lengths (1–60 minutes) Quick start presets (1, 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 min) 3 calm color moods Light & Dark Mode support Works completely offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlowTimer at none against Dot's 2. Dot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FlowTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dot ships an update every 8 days, FlowTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dot | FlowTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leyth Mikati | Haeseong Jung |
In-app purchases
Dot
- Dot + Monthly$0.991 Month
- Dot+ Yearly$9.991 Year
FlowTimer
No in-app purchases
