# Inks vs Dotie

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Inks | Dotie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotie-sticker-widgets/id6764740787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 241 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [文鹏 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868240994) | [钰青 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895795222) |

## What reviewers say

### Inks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inks-letter-journal/id6757688409)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inks Pass Owner (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Inks Pass (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Inks Pass Owner (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Inks Pass (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |
| Founder Edition | $84.99 | one-time |


### Dotie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotie-sticker-widgets/id6764740787)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dotie Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Dotie Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Dotie Pro Quarterly | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Dotie Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Dotie Pro Forever | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*