Solo Notepad vs Dots Calendar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Solo Notepad
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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 builtβin search. All data is stored locally on your device β there are no servers, no signβups, 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.
Dots Calendar
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Dots Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solo Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Solo Notepad | Dots Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ° θ£ | Nicolas Schimmelpfennig |
In-app purchases
Solo Notepad
No in-app purchases
Dots Calendar
- Lifetime license$2.99
Questions
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