Comparison

Solo Notepad vs Dots Calendar

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

Head to head
About

Solo Notepad

Features
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SoloNotepad is a minimalist notebook for people who just want to write. Create and edit notes in seconds, use tags and colors to keep everything organized, and quickly find what you need with built‑in search. All data is stored locally on your device β€” there are no servers, no sign‑ups, and no background network requests, so your notes stay private and accessible even offline. With a simple interface, trash and restore support, and optional image and document export, SoloNotepad focuses on the essentials and stays out of your way.

About

Dots Calendar

Features
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DOTS CALENDAR β€” Countdown Widget Dots Calendar puts a beautiful, minimal calendar right on your home screen. Every day of the month is rendered as a filled circle, giving you an instant visual sense of where you are in the month β€” and how much time you have left until the next big day! SET A DEADLINE. Watch the days count down. Add a target date and Dots Calendar shows you exactly how many days remain. Whether you're counting down to a trip, a deadline, an event, or anything else that matters to you, the countdown is always a glance away. PROGRESS AT A GLANCE. Enable the progress bar to see a visual timeline stretching from your chosen start date to your deadline. No numbers to crunch β€” just a clean, satisfying bar that moves a little each day. MAKE IT YOURS. Customise the colour of today's marker, your deadline day, and the widget background. Prefer a fixed look regardless of your system appearance? Switch between Dynamic, Light, and Dark background modes with a single tap. SIMPLE. PRIVATE. NO NONSENSE. Dots Calendar collects no data, requires no account, and has no subscription. A one-time Lifetime license unlocks full colour customisation.

Screenshots

Solo Notepad4 screens
Dots Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solo Notepad at none against Dots Calendar's 1. Solo Notepad also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Dots Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solo Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Solo Notepad versus Dots Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolo NotepadDots Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer杰 荣Nicolas Schimmelpfennig

In-app purchases

None

Solo Notepad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dots Calendar

One-time1
  • Lifetime license$2.99

Questions

Is Solo Notepad free?
Solo Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots Calendar free?
Dots Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solo Notepad or Dots Calendar have ads?
Neither Solo Notepad nor Dots Calendar shows ads.

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