Comparison

DotDeadline vs Recall

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

Recall

Keep important thoughts, tasks, and reminders visible by placing them directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Access notes instantly without opening apps, ensuring you never forget what matters most.

Highlights
  • Notes on Lock Screen
  • Live Activities reminders
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Shortcuts for quick add
  • 7-day note history
  • Distraction-free design
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Life moves fast. Between family, work, studies, meetings, ideas, goals, and everyday responsibilities, important things can easily slip away. Not because they aren't important. Because you're human. Recall helps you remember the things that matter by placing your notes exactly where you'll see them most: right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. No digging through apps. No opening note folders. No forgotten tasks buried in a list. Just a simple reminder, always within sight. Whether it's: • A medicine reminder for a loved one • An important meeting or interview • A class assignment or exam task • A daily goal or habit • A prayer or affirmation • A sudden idea you don't want to lose Recall keeps it visible until you're ready to act. Why Recall? • Write notes directly to your Lock Screen • See reminders at a glance with Live Activities • Stay connected to your notes through Dynamic Island support • Quickly add notes with Shortcuts, and launch them using Back Tap or the Action Button • Beautiful, distraction free experience • Revisit important thoughts with 7-day note history • Fast, lightweight, and designed for everyday use Designed for Real Life The best reminder is the one you actually see. Recall turns your Lock Screen into a space for the thoughts, promises, goals, and reminders that deserve your attention. Because some reminders aren't just tasks. They're promises to yourself. Start your free trial and never lose sight of the notes, tasks, ideas, and reminders that matter most. Subscription options: ₹49/month, ₹499/year, ₹1499 Lifetime. These prices are for India. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. If you've previously purchased a pro subscription, you'll be able to use the Restore Purchases option in the app for access to all Recall pro features. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read the privacy policy here: https://recallnotes.co/#privacy

Screenshots

DotDeadline4 screens
Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DotDeadline at 15.1 against Recall's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. DotDeadline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Recall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
DotDeadline versus Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotDeadlineRecall
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric SammerMritunjay Sharma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DotDeadline

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$2.99
3 purchases

Recall

Subscriptions2
  • Recall Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Recall Pro Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Recall Lifetime$14.99

Questions

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

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