Comparison

Orbit Tasks vs Dotly

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

Head to head
About

Orbit Tasks

Features
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Description Orbit Tasks is a fast, calm place to capture everything you need to do β€” then turn it into a plan you’ll actually follow. Add tasks in seconds, organize them with projects and tags, and focus on what matters today without clutter. Key features Inbox-first capture for quick adds Today + Plan views to schedule and prioritize Projects, areas, and tags to keep life organized Notes, priorities, time/energy hints, and estimates Optional reminders so deadlines don’t slip Attach photos and files to any task Powerful search to find anything instantly Customizable look: light/dark mode, themes, accent colors, and text size Built for speed, clarity, and staying on track β€” one orbit at a time.

About

Dotly

Features
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Dotly is a simple and private way to track your daily activities β€” without accounts, without ads, and without an internet connection. Whether you’re building habits, tracking routines, or just staying mindful of how you spend your time, Dotly keeps everything on your device and under your control. Why you’ll love Dotly: - Super easy to use - A clean, distraction-free design that lets you focus on what matters. No setup friction, no learning curve. - Works fully offline - Dotly is built to work without any internet connection. Use it anywhere, anytime β€” even in airplane mode. - Privacy-first by design- Your data stays on your device. No accounts. No tracking. No analytics. No data sharing. - Unlimited categories - Create as many categories as you want to track different activities, habits, or routines. Customize Dotly to fit your life. - Lightweight & fast - No bloated features. No background syncing. Just a fast, reliable tracker that respects your time and privacy. Perfect for: - Habit tracking - Daily activity tracking - Routine building - Personal productivity - Offline journaling Dotly is designed for people who want simplicity, privacy, and full control over their data β€” without relying on cloud services or internet access.

Screenshots

Orbit Tasks4 screens
Dotly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dotly at none against Orbit Tasks's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Orbit Tasks versus Dotly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbit TasksDotly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.226.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBryan CarrollAlexander Perevalov

In-app purchases

None

Orbit Tasks

No in-app purchases

None

Dotly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbit Tasks free?
Orbit Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dotly free?
Dotly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbit Tasks or Dotly have ads?
Orbit Tasks shows ads; Dotly does not.

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