Comparison

Dotly vs Notifer Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Dotly

Features
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Dotly โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” for anyone who believes that every great project begins with a single thought. Download Dotly and start capturing.

About

Notifer Mobile

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Notifer - Simple Notifications Service via HTTP Send push notifications (and others in the future) to your phone with a simple HTTP request. No complex setup, no SDKs required. Perfect for developers, system administrators, and anyone who needs instant alerts from their scripts, servers, or IoT devices. HOW IT WORKS Send a notification with a single command (create topic first): curl -d "Your message" -H "X-API-Key: noti_your_key_here" https://app.notifer.io/your-topic That's it. Your phone receives the notification instantly. Private topics requires additional security token. Read more at https://docs.notifer.io/publish/http KEY FEATURES โ€ข Simple HTTP API Send notifications with curl, wget, or any HTTP client. POST a message to a topic and all subscribers receive it immediately. โ€ข Topic-Based Subscriptions Create and subscribe to topics for different purposes: server alerts, home automation, CI/CD pipelines, or personal reminders. โ€ข Priority Levels Set message priority from 1 (low) to 5 (urgent). Filter notifications by priority so you only get alerted for what matters. โ€ข Tags & Filtering Add tags to messages and filter which notifications you want to receive. Stay informed without notification fatigue. โ€ข Real-Time Updates Messages appear instantly in the app. View your notification history and never miss an important alert. โ€ข Private Topics Create private topics that only you or your team can access. Keep sensitive notifications secure. โ€ข Teams & Collaboration (optional TEAM subscription available at app.notifer.io) Share topics with your team. Manage access permissions and collaborate on monitoring. โ€ข Custom Notification Sounds Choose different sounds for different topics. Know immediately what type of alert you're receiving. USE CASES โ†’ DevOps & Monitoring Get instant alerts when your server goes down, deployment completes, or backup fails. โ†’ Home Automation Receive notifications when motion is detected, door opens, or temperature exceeds threshold. โ†’ CI/CD Pipelines Get notified when builds succeed, fail, or require approval. โ†’ Personal Automation Script notifications for anything: download complete, long-running task finished, calendar reminders. โ†’ IoT Projects Send alerts from Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32, or any device that can make HTTP requests. Start receiving notifications in seconds. Download Notifer and send your first push notification today. Terms of Use: https://notifer.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://notifer.io/privacy

Screenshots

Dotly4 screens
Notifer Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notifer Mobile at every 10 days against Dotly's every 5 weeks. Notifer Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Dotly's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Dotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notifer Mobile sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dotly ships an update every 5 weeks, Notifer Mobile every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Dotly versus Notifer Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotlyNotifer Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndriy BezemchukIGOR MAREK BARKOWSK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dotly

One-time1
  • Dotly Pro (Lifetime)$2.99
10 purchases

Notifer Mobile

Subscriptions10
  • Essentials (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Team S (1 month)$19.991 Month
  • Team M (1 month)$34.991 Month
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  • Team L (1 month)$79.991 Month
  • Essentials (1 year)$99.991 Year
  • Team XL (1 month)$149.991 Month
  • Team S (1 year)$199.991 Year
  • Team M (1 year)$349.991 Year
  • Team L (1 year)$799.991 Year
  • Team XL (1 year)$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Dotly free?
Dotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notifer Mobile free?
Notifer Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dotly or Notifer Mobile have ads?
Neither Dotly nor Notifer Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dotly or Notifer Mobile?
Dotly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notifer Mobile every 10 days. Most recently, Dotly was updated on October 6, 2026 and Notifer Mobile on October 15, 2026.

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