Comparison

Dotly vs AnyDB

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

Head to head
About

Dotly

Features
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Dotly β€” capture to Workflowy in seconds. A fleeting thought. A sudden idea. A task you can't afford to forget. Dotly helps you capture it instantly and send it straight to Workflowy. Whether you're offline or on the move, Dotly keeps your thoughts safe until you're ready to sync. Designed for speed and calm, it brings the art of writing and the beauty of structure together β€” in one elegant flow. Features: - Instant Capture: Add notes, ideas, or reminders to Workflowy in seconds. No friction, no fuss. - Offline Outbox: Write anytime, anywhere. Dotly queues your notes and syncs automatically when you're back online. - Minimal Design: A clean, fluid interface that keeps you focused on what matters: your thoughts. - Smart Shortcuts: Capture with a single tap from widgets or keyboard shortcuts. Send instantly, stay in the flow. - History: Review everything you've sent. Your capture timeline, always accessible. - Custom Settings: Choose how and where your dots land inside Workflowy. - Cross-Platform: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One purchase unlocks all platforms. Dotly is for thinkers, creators, and builders β€” for anyone who believes that every great project begins with a single thought. Download Dotly and start capturing.

About

AnyDB

Features
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AnyDB Mobile lets teams work directly in the system as actions happen. View and update records, upload photos and files, scan barcodes and QR codes, submit forms, change status and ownership, and keep work moving from the field, warehouse, office, or job site. The mobile app extends the same records, workflows, permissions, and views your team already uses in AnyDB, so work stays connected wherever it happens. Start with one system. Add more as your operations grow. Keep teams working from the same source of truth across desktop and mobile.

Screenshots

Dotly4 screens
AnyDB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnyDB at none against Dotly's 1. AnyDB also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Dotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AnyDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dotly ships an update every 5 weeks, AnyDB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Dotly versus AnyDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotlyAnyDB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndriy BezemchukHumanly Incorporated

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dotly

One-time1
  • Dotly Pro (Lifetime)$2.99
None

AnyDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dotly free?
Dotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnyDB free?
AnyDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dotly or AnyDB have ads?
Neither Dotly nor AnyDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dotly or AnyDB?
Dotly ships an update every 5 weeks, and AnyDB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dotly was updated on June 24, 2026 and AnyDB on September 8, 2026.

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