# MCAS Tracker vs Dotnote

The clearest difference is monetization model: MCAS Tracker at free with in-app purchases against Dotnote's subscription. MCAS Tracker also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). Dotnote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MCAS Tracker sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month and Dotnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dotnote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MCAS Tracker has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MCAS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dotnote's.

MCAS Tracker ships an update every 6 months, Dotnote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MCAS Tracker | Dotnote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcas-tracker/id6754931863/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotnote-every-day-counts/id6759550864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 238 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Therapeutics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721663167) | [adapting.tech sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818278399) |

## What reviewers say

### MCAS Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcas-tracker/id6754931863)

This app helps individuals manage Mast Cell Activation Syndrome by tracking symptoms, food intake, and environmental triggers. It offers advanced analytics to identify patterns and provides secure, exportable reports for healthcare providers. The app aims to offer clarity and actionable insights for better health management.

**Highlights:** Symptom tracking (hives, itching, flushing), Food and supplement logging, Trigger identification (environmental, emotional), Advanced analytics and correlation analysis, Medication tracking, Daily health journal, Secure, exportable reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| flex pass | $4.95 | per month |
| easy pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| flex pass | $12.99 | per month |
| carey ai max | $19.99 | per month |
| yearly access | $19.99 | per year |
| smart pass | $19.99 | per year |
| carey ai ultra | $29.99 | per month |
| plus | $29.99 | per year |
| limited discount | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| yearly access | $39.99 | per year |
| Extended Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| full access | $49.99 | per year |
| store credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| carey ai credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| lifetime upgrade | $119.99 | one-time |


### Dotnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotnote-every-day-counts/id6759550864)

Quickly log your daily mood and identify patterns in your well-being. This low-friction check-in helps you understand what makes your days good or bad, offering insights without complicated journaling.

**Highlights:** Fast daily rating, Log wins and improvements, Year view and trend analysis, Home and lock screen widgets, No account required, Local data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MCAS Tracker free?

MCAS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dotnote free?

Dotnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MCAS Tracker or Dotnote?

Dotnote is rated higher. MCAS Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Dotnote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MCAS Tracker or Dotnote have ads?

Neither MCAS Tracker nor Dotnote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MCAS Tracker or Dotnote?

MCAS Tracker ships an update every 6 months, and Dotnote every 9 days. Most recently, MCAS Tracker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dotnote on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*