Comparison

Dotly vs Todo Card

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

Todo Card

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Simple, looks great, and easy to use. -- Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dotly4 screens
Todo Card4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dotly at every 5 weeks against Todo Card's every 4 months. Dotly also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Todo Card's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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 Todo Card sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dotly ships an update every 5 weeks, Todo Card every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Dotly versus Todo Card: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotlyTodo Card
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndriy BezemchukSu Yu Wei

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dotly

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

Todo Card

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Dotly free?
Dotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Todo Card free?
Todo Card is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dotly or Todo Card have ads?
Neither Dotly nor Todo Card shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dotly or Todo Card?
Dotly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Todo Card every 4 months. Most recently, Dotly was updated on October 6, 2026 and Todo Card on October 17, 2026.

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