Comparison

Dottle vs Buddily

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AI-verified task completion
  • App blocking system
  • Science-backed study timers
  • Task scheduling
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Neuroscience-backed system
Features
Read full description

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

About

Buddily

Features
Read full description

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/

Screenshots

Dottle4 screens
Buddily4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dottle ships an update weekly, Buddily every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dottle versus Buddily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDottleBuddily
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDillon McConnellChristian Ocampo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dottle

Subscriptions2
  • Dottle Premium Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Dottle Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
3 purchases

Buddily

Subscriptions2
  • Buddily Premium Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Buddily Premium Annual7 Days trial$11.491 Year
One-time1
  • Buddily Premium$64.99

Questions

Is Dottle free?
Dottle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buddily free?
Buddily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dottle or Buddily have ads?
Neither Dottle nor Buddily shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dottle or Buddily?
Dottle ships an update weekly, and Buddily every 3 days. Most recently, Dottle was updated on September 3, 2026 and Buddily on September 22, 2026.

Other comparisons