Comparison

Inks vs Dotie

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

Head to head
About

Inks

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In Inks, you can write a letter just for yourself. Write down something that happened today, a thought that suddenly came to mind, or words you’re not ready to say aloud. When you’re done, the letter is saved on your device. It isn’t sent to anyone automatically. If you ever want to share it, that’s your choice. When you open a letter, you see the finished version first. If you want to return to the time you wrote it, you can choose to replay how the words came together. You can keep it to words, or add photos and drawings. Choose stationery and stickers, and add a stamp to the envelope. If you’re not sure where to begin, browse Ideas and start with a prompt. By default, letter content stays on your device. Signing in does not automatically upload it as a cloud backup. Inks also offers an app lock, hidden letters, and local encryption for you to use when needed. Subscriptions Inks offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions, as well as a one-time purchase option. Available plans, trial offers, and prices are shown on the App Store purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after you confirm a purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically within 24 hours before the end of the current period unless you turn off auto-renewal beforehand. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. If you cancel, your benefits remain available until the end of the current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://inks.tinysteps.cn/privacy Terms of Use: https://inks.tinysteps.cn/terms

About

Dotie

Transform your photos into unique, die-cut stickers that can be displayed on your home screen. This app allows you to import or capture images, cut out subjects locally, and showcase them through customizable widgets. Enjoy offline functionality and optional AI features for enhanced personalization.

Highlights
  • Die-cut stickers from any photo
  • Home-screen widgets that shuffle captures
  • Decorative backdrops
  • Transparent widget look
  • Sticker boards
  • Map and calendar integration
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Dotie turns your everyday photos into cute die-cut stickers — and brings them to life on your home screen. Snap or import a photo and Dotie cuts out the subject right on your device, turning it into a sticker-style card. Your moments then rotate across beautiful home-screen widgets, so a little piece of your life is always with you. Make your home screen yours: - Die-cut stickers from any photo, processed locally on your device - Home-screen widgets that shuffle through your captures - A rich set of decorative backdrops to set the mood - A see-through “transparent” widget look that blends into your wallpaper - Sticker boards to show off a hand-picked set - A map that pins your stickers to the places you’ve been - A calendar that gathers your moments by day, week, and month - One-tap sharing of your sticker cards - Everything that matters works offline, no account required: capture, sticker cutout, save, widgets, map, and sharing. Dotie Pro unlocks more: every backdrop, custom colors and fonts, more widgets and refresh styles, batch import and export, and high-resolution exports. Optional AI (off by default) can suggest a title, a note, or a weekly/monthly recap when you turn it on — but it’s never required to capture, display, or share. Dotie Pro Subscription Dotie Pro is available as an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription, with a one-time lifetime purchase also offered. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dotie.site/support/privacy.html

Screenshots

Inks4 screens
Dotie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inks at every 4 days against Dotie's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Inks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Dotie sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inks ships an update every 4 days, Dotie fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Inks versus Dotie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInksDotie
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB183 MB
Age rating9+12+
Developer文鹏 王钰青 刘

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Inks

Subscriptions4
  • Inks Pass Owner (Monthly)14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Inks Pass (Monthly)14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Inks Pass Owner (Yearly)14 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Inks Pass (Yearly)14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$74.99
  • Founder Edition$84.99
5 purchases

Dotie

Subscriptions4
  • Dotie Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Dotie Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Dotie Pro Quarterly2 variants$7.993 Months
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  • Dotie Pro Yearly2 variants$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dotie Pro Forever$39.99

Questions

Is Inks free?
Inks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dotie free?
Dotie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inks or Dotie have ads?
Neither Inks nor Dotie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inks or Dotie?
Inks ships an update every 4 days, and Dotie fortnightly. Most recently, Inks was updated on November 5, 2026 and Dotie on November 5, 2026.

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