Comparison

Dotly vs TypePrompt

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

TypePrompt

Features
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In the AI era, communicating effectively with large language models is an essential skill. TypePrompt is a native prompt management tool built to supercharge your AI workflows, now reimagined for iOS. With a beautifully designed custom keyboard, your carefully crafted prompt library is always right at your fingertips — no more switching apps or tedious copy-pasting. Simply tap the globe icon on your keyboard, switch to the TypePrompt keyboard, and inject the perfect prompt directly into any app. Key Features • Custom Keyboard Extension: A gorgeous frosted-glass keyboard that appears wherever you type. Tap the globe key to access your prompts instantly, without breaking your flow. • Master-level Presets: Built-in premium prompts across 6 languages, covering high‑frequency scenarios like debugging, viral copywriting, and email polishing. • Smart Tag Grid: An innovative tag drawer with automatic frequency‑based sorting. Find the exact prompt in seconds, no matter how large your collection grows. • iCloud Sync: Seamlessly syncs with TypePrompt across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, keeping your personal vault perfectly up to date everywhere. • Native Experience: Built natively with SwiftUI. Supports Dark Mode, feels incredibly fluid, and perfectly matches iOS aesthetics. Say goodbye to repetitive typing and scattered notes. Let TypePrompt be the ultimate companion for your AI conversations — all just a tap on the globe key away. Subscription & Legal Terms • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://huangdidi1379.github.io/TypePrompt/privacy.html

Screenshots

Dotly4 screens
TypePrompt3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TypePrompt at every 2 days against Dotly's every 5 weeks. TypePrompt also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 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 · 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 and TypePrompt sells 3 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, TypePrompt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Dotly versus TypePrompt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotlyTypePrompt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndriy Bezemchuk砥砥 黄

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dotly

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

TypePrompt

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Dotly free?
Dotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TypePrompt free?
TypePrompt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dotly or TypePrompt have ads?
Neither Dotly nor TypePrompt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dotly or TypePrompt?
Dotly ships an update every 5 weeks, and TypePrompt every 2 days. Most recently, Dotly was updated on October 6, 2026 and TypePrompt on October 24, 2026.

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