Comparison

DotDeadline vs Dots

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

Head to head
About

DotDeadline

Features
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DotDeadline shows progress toward a future date using dots. You add one date. The app shows days completed, days remaining, and percent finished. You scroll to see progress at a glance. You see momentum build as dots fill in. You stay oriented without lists or clutter. Use DotDeadline for: • deadlines • personal goals • events • waiting periods Privacy and Terms DotDeadline collects zero personal data. All dates stay on your device. There is no account system. There is no tracking or analytics. Privacy Policy https://dotdeadline.datali.st/privacy Terms of Use https://dotdeadline.datali.st/terms

About

Dots

Features
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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.”

Screenshots

DotDeadline4 screens
Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

DotDeadline and Dots are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. DotDeadline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DotDeadline versus Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotDeadlineDots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric SammerChuong Le

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DotDeadline

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$2.99
1 purchases

Dots

One-time1
  • Premium$6.99

Questions

Is DotDeadline free?
DotDeadline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dots free?
Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DotDeadline or Dots have ads?
Neither DotDeadline nor Dots shows ads.

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