Comparison

Dotly vs Polymath

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

Head to head
About

Dotly

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

About

Polymath

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Polymath brings your projects, habits, and tasks into one calm dashboard with a liquid‑glass interface and domain accents. iCloud‑only sync, no ads, no trackers. Designed for multi‑hyphenates: manage career, learning, fitness, and creative goals in one system with time blocking, habit streaks, and focused planning. Built for people who work across different domains and need a single place to track priorities, record progress, and stay productive. Key features: • Unified dashboard for projects, habits, and tasks • Time blocks for focused planning • Habit streaks and progress tracking • Domain accents to keep contexts clear • iCloud‑only sync, privacy‑first

Screenshots

Dotly4 screens
Polymath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polymath at none against Dotly's 1. Polymath also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Polymath asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dotly ships an update every 5 weeks, Polymath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dotly versus Polymath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotlyPolymath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndriy BezemchukDivyansh Divyansh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dotly

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

Polymath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dotly free?
Dotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polymath free?
Polymath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dotly or Polymath have ads?
Neither Dotly nor Polymath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dotly or Polymath?
Dotly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Polymath every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dotly was updated on June 24, 2026 and Polymath on September 18, 2026.

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