Comparison

Dot vs DocuVault Pro

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

Head to head
About

Dot

This AI assistant learns your habits to perform tasks across your apps. It offers privacy-first design, working locally on your device. Choose from various AI providers, including offline options, and create custom skills for personalized automation.

Highlights
  • Learns user habits and preferences
  • Creates custom skills for app automation
  • Controls smart home devices
  • Manages reminders and calendar events
  • Sends messages and emails
  • Supports multiple AI providers (Claude, Kimi, Apple Foundation)
  • Privacy-first, on-device processing
Features
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Dot is a powerful personal AI assistant built for your iPhone. Tell it what you need and it gets it done — securely right on your phone. Dot is special because it can learn from you and for you. Need something done in one of your apps? Dot will create a skill to get it done. What can Dot do? - Control your smart home — turn on the lights, lock the front door, adjust the thermostat - Manage reminders and calendar events — schedule meetings, set to-dos, check what's coming up - Send messages and emails — compose and send without switching apps - Play music — queue up a playlist on Apple Music or Spotify - Create notes — jot down ideas hands-free - Learn new skills by creating shortcuts Privacy-first by design Your conversations and data are only stored on your device. Dot works through your existing apps and Apple Shortcuts — no accounts or cloud services required. Extensible and intelligent Dot learns your preferences and remembers context across conversations. Need something new? Just ask — Dot can generate custom skills on the fly by creating new shortcuts tailored to your request. Fully transparent and accessible to you at all times. Choose your AI Choose your provider. Dot supports Claude, Kimi, and on-device Apple Foundation Models. Pick the one that fits your needs — including fully offline options for maximum privacy. Premium Subscription Details: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off, by going to iTunes Subscriptions after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.emotioncomputer.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.emotioncomputer.com/privacy-policy

About

DocuVault Pro

Features
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DocuVault Pro— Your personal document scanner and expiry tracker. Never let an important document expire again. DocuVault scans, organizes, and tracks all your essential documents — passports, driver's licenses, insurance cards, visas, certificates, contracts, and more. SCAN & CAPTURE • Scan documents using your camera with automatic edge detection • Import from your photo library or files • Scan multiple documents at once with batch processing • Advanced OCR extracts text, names, dates, and document details automatically SMART EXPIRY TRACKING • Automatic expiry date detection from scanned documents • Color-coded dashboard shows valid, expiring, and expired documents at a glance • Never miss a renewal — get notified days, weeks, or months before expiry ORGANIZE WITH EASE • Documents automatically categorized: Passport, License, Insurance, Visa, Certificate, Contract, Permit, and more • Group and filter documents by category • Search across all your documents instantly SECURITY FIRST • Face ID / Touch ID protection — your documents stay private • Stored on your device by default — no accounts required • Optional iCloud sync (Pro) uses your private iCloud database • No ads, no tracking NOTIFICATIONS THAT MATTER • Customizable reminder periods per document • Smart defaults based on document type (e.g., 6 months for passports, 30 days for insurance) • Choose your preferred notification time SIRI & SHORTCUTS • Ask Siri "When does my passport expire?" • Hear what's expiring soon without opening the app • Answers are generated on your device APPLE CALENDAR • Add any expiry date to your calendar with reminder alerts EXPORT & SHARE • Export documents as PDF • Share with family, employers, or agencies when needed DOCUVAULT PRO Upgrade to Pro for the full experience: • Unlimited document storage • Per-category reminder customization • PDF export with full document details • iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad • Quick View cards for instant reference DocuVault is built with privacy at its core. Everything stays on your device unless you turn on iCloud sync — your documents, your data, your control. Download DocuVault today and take control of your documents.

Screenshots

Dot4 screens
DocuVault Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DocuVault Pro at 17.0 against Dot's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and DocuVault Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot ships an update every 2 weeks, DocuVault Pro weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Dot versus DocuVault Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotDocuVault Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmotion ComputerVakula Kurra

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dot

Subscriptions2
  • AI Assistant Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
  • AI Assistant Premium$19.991 Month
2 purchases

DocuVault Pro

One-time2
  • DocuVault Plus$1.99
  • DocuVault Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Dot free?
Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocuVault Pro free?
DocuVault Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dot or DocuVault Pro have ads?
Neither Dot nor DocuVault Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dot or DocuVault Pro?
Dot ships an update every 2 weeks, and DocuVault Pro weekly. Most recently, Dot was updated on October 31, 2026 and DocuVault Pro on October 31, 2026.

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