Comparison

Dopamine Detox vs Point

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

Head to head
About

Dopamine Detox

Features
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Your attention span dropped from 12 seconds to 8. You reach for your phone 150+ times a day. You can't finish a movie without checking Instagram. This dopamine detox timer helps you rawdog boredom and reclaim your focus. No meditation. No guidance. No content. Just you and your thoughts. "just sit there." is the anti-app. ——— WHAT IT DOES Nothing. That's the point. Set a timer. Put your phone face-down. Sit with your thoughts. That's it. Start with 15 minutes. Work up to an hour. Share your results. ——— WHY BOREDOM WORKS The rawdogging boredom movement isn't a meme—it's backed by science. People are taking flights without entertainment, walking without podcasts, sitting without scrolling. What happens when you stop overstimulating your brain: dopamine receptors regenerate within 2 weeks, gray matter density increases in areas linked to focus, and creativity spikes during periods of stillness. The cure for overstimulation isn't better content. It's no content at all. ——— INTENTIONALLY MINIMAL Simple timer with no complicated settings. Session history to track your growing tolerance for stillness. Daily stats without gamification pressure. No audio, no music, no guidance—the silence is the feature. ——— IS THIS FOR YOU? You can't read a book chapter without checking your phone. You feel phantom vibrations. "Doing nothing" feels uncomfortable. You've tried meditation apps but they're just more content. You want to reclaim your attention span, not consume another wellness product. ——— THE 30-DAY CHALLENGE Days 1-3: Extreme discomfort and fidgeting. Days 4-7: Boredom peaks, anxiety spikes. Days 8-14: First glimpses of mental clarity. Days 15-21: New habits form. Days 22-30: Deep stillness emerges. Start with 5 minutes. You'll be surprised how hard it is—and how transformative it becomes. ——— PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No data collection. No ads. No upsells to premium calm sounds. Your stillness is yours. ——— Download now. Put your phone down. Just sit there.

About

Point

This minimalist journaling app helps you capture one thought per day with a clean, distraction-free interface. It offers optional cloud backup, entry export, and beautiful themes. Ideal for those seeking a simple way to reflect and record daily moments.

Highlights
  • One entry per day (200 characters max)
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Cross-device sync with cloud backup
  • Export entries
  • Multiple themes (Light, Dark, Colorful)
Features
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Point is a minimalist daily journaling app that helps you capture one thought per day. FEATURES: • Write one entry per day (200 characters max) • Clean, distraction-free interface • Sync across devices with optional cloud backup • Export your entries • Beautiful themes including Light, Dark, and Colorful Perfect for anyone who wants to start journaling but finds traditional diaries overwhelming. Point keeps it simple: one thought, one day at a time. Whether you're reflecting on your day, setting intentions, or just capturing a moment, Point makes journaling effortless and enjoyable.

Screenshots

Dopamine Detox4 screens
Point4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dopamine Detox at none against Point's 4. Point's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Point sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dopamine Detox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dopamine Detox versus Point: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDopamine DetoxPoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBalazs Norbert HorvathEvgenii Grachev

In-app purchases

None

Dopamine Detox

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Point

One-time4
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Colorful theme$2.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
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  • Large tip$9.99

Questions

Is Dopamine Detox free?
Dopamine Detox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Point free?
Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dopamine Detox or Point have ads?
Neither Dopamine Detox nor Point shows ads.

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