DayLeft vs Dots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DayLeft
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DayLeft helps you count down important events and track the days that matter. Create countdowns for birthdays, anniversaries, trips, launches, and more. See exactly how many days are left at a glance, and keep your most important moments visible on your Home Screen with widgets. Key features: • Event and day countdowns • Home screen widgets • Clean and simple design • Flexible customization options • Track time in days, hours, or minutes Whether you're counting down to a big day or following everyday moments, DayLeft makes time clear, meaningful, and easy to see. Privacy Policy: https://labs-time.web.app/privacy_policy_dayleft.html Terms of Use: https://labs-time.web.app/terms_of_service_dayleft.html
Dots
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Dots is a visual countdown for the moments that actually matter—launches, trips, exams, weddings, and quiet personal goals. Each event becomes a temporal heatmap: time isn’t just a number; it’s a canvas you can feel at a glance. CREATE & ORGANIZE • Name your countdowns, pick an emoji, and choose a target date. • See what’s active, urgent, or still far away—without digging through menus. THE TEMPORAL HEATMAP • Read progress the way your brain does: patterns, density, and remaining time—beautifully compressed into “dots” you can scan in seconds. CURATED THEMES • Match the mood: celebration, focus, travel, calm nights, and more—so every countdown feels intentional, not generic. STAY CLOSE TO YOUR GOALS • Optional reminders help you check in on what you’re counting down to—so big days don’t sneak up on you. FREE TO START • Use up to three countdowns on the free plan and explore the core experience. DOTS PRO — UNLOCK THE FULL CANVAS • Unlimited countdowns • Home screen & Lock Screen widgets that stay in sync with your events • Generated wallpapers and guidance for iOS Shortcuts-friendly automation • iCloud backup & restore across your iPhone and iPad (same Apple ID) • Smart Nudge milestone alerts (halfway, final stretch, one week, one day) • Background photo albums for rotating wallpaper looks YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • Export or import countdowns as CSV when you want a portable backup outside iCloud. Dots is built for people who want clarity, calm, and a little ceremony around time—whether you’re shipping a product or counting down to “I do.”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dots at none against DayLeft's shown. Dots also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. DayLeft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DayLeft ships an update every 3 days, Dots every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DayLeft | Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 帆 张 | Chuong Le |
In-app purchases
DayLeft
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
- DayLeft Pro – One-Time Purchase$6.99
Dots
- Premium$6.99









