Dottle vs Buddily
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dottle
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.
- AI-verified task completion
- App blocking system
- Science-backed study timers
- Task scheduling
- Real-time progress tracking
- Neuroscience-backed system
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Dottle locks the apps you hide in until the work is actually done. Write the task. Pick a timer. Pick what to block. Hit start, and those apps stay gone until you send proof. Photo or text. AI checks it. If you did the thing, they come back. If you didn’t, they don’t. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set the task. Add notes or files if you need them. 2. Choose a focus timer and the apps that steal you. 3. Start. They’re blocked. 4. Finish, then prove it. Snap a photo or write what you did. 5. Dottle reviews the proof. Pass, and you’re free. Fail, and you keep going. WHY THIS ONE STICKS Most productivity apps are lists you can ignore. Dottle is a lock you can’t talk your way out of. People who’ve already tried the usual timers still cut corners. That’s the whole problem. If you can’t cheat it, you finish. YOU ALSO GET • Schedule a task for later, so sitting down to start isn’t the hard part • Track tasks done, time saved, and streaks • Custom blocked screens WHO IT’S FOR If you know exactly what you should be doing and still open Instagram, this is for you. Students, writers, people with a job and a phone problem. SUBSCRIPTION A Dottle subscription is required for full access to features and content. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renew in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, unused trial time is forfeited. Privacy Policy: https://dottleapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://dottleapp.com/terms Support: support@dottleapp.com
Buddily
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Buddily — Plan Smarter. Get Things Done. Buddily is a simple and friendly productivity companion designed to help you focus on what matters most. Using an easy-to-understand priority system inspired by the Eisenhower Matrix, Buddily helps you organise tasks based on urgency and importance — so you always know what deserves your attention next. Whether you're managing work, studies, personal goals, or everyday responsibilities, Buddily keeps your priorities clear without making productivity feel complicated. With Buddily, you can: Organise tasks into Do Now, Act Soon, Plan, and Hold See your most important priorities at a glance Track completed, open, and overdue tasks Monitor your productivity trends and progress Build momentum by completing tasks consistently Personalise your experience with different themes and profiles Stay organised with reminders Access additional productivity features with Buddily Premium Buddily is designed to keep task management simple, visual, and motivating. Spend less time deciding what to work on and more time actually getting things done. Buddily Premium Optional Monthly and Annual subscriptions are available for users who want access to additional Premium features. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled through your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://codenubis.com/app/buddily/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dottle at 15.1 against Buddily's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Dottle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Buddily sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dottle ships an update weekly, Buddily every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dottle | Buddily |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dillon McConnell | Christian Ocampo |
In-app purchases
Dottle
- Dottle Premium Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Dottle Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
Buddily
- Buddily Premium Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Buddily Premium Annual7 Days trial$11.491 Year
- Buddily Premium$64.99





