# Dottle vs Capacify

The clearest difference is monetization model: Capacify at freemium against Dottle's subscription. Capacify also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dottle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Capacify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dottle against 5.0 for Capacify. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Dottle ships an update weekly, Capacify daily. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dottle | Capacify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dottle-beat-procrastination/id6755637178/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capacify-adhd-energy-planner/id6770805553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 46 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dillon McConnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855129895) | [SA Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896764096) |

## What reviewers say

### Dottle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dottle-beat-procrastination/id6755637178)

This app uses a neuroscience-backed system to help users overcome procrastination. It features a blocking system that locks distracting apps until tasks are verified as complete by AI, alongside progress tracking and scheduling tools.

**Highlights:** AI-verified task completion, App blocking system, Science-backed study timers, Task scheduling, Real-time progress tracking, Neuroscience-backed system

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dottle Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Dottle Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Dottle Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Dottle Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


### Capacify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capacify-adhd-energy-planner/id6770805553)

This app helps manage tasks by budgeting energy, not just time. It allows users to assign energy costs to tasks and see what fits within their daily capacity. AI-powered reframing helps motivate users to start tasks.

**Highlights:** Daily energy budget setting, Realistic energy cost assignment for tasks, Capacity-based task filtering, AI-powered task reframing, Customizable AI personality, Pattern tracking without spreadsheets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capacify Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Capacify Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dottle free?

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

### Is Capacify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dottle or Capacify?

Dottle and Capacify are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Dottle or Capacify have ads?

Neither Dottle nor Capacify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dottle or Capacify?

Dottle ships an update weekly, and Capacify daily. Most recently, Dottle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Capacify on November 5, 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.*