Comparison

Dowyn vs Folio

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

Head to head
About

Dowyn

Features
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Studying, homework, habits — the stuff you keep putting off? In Dowyn, finishing it levels up a creature that's yours. Stay consistent and they evolve; fall off and they're waiting when you come back. How it works: Every task you complete earns XP and rewards. As you level up, you'll unlock and tame new Dowyns that join your growing collection. The more productive you are, the stronger your team becomes. Battle your way to the top: As you progress, you'll unlock Gyms where you can pit your Dowyns against challenging opponents. Build the right team, earn your victories, and prove that your productivity pays off — literally. Why Dowyn? Most productivity apps make you feel like you're checking boxes. Dowyn makes you feel like you're building something. Your progress is visible, tangible, and alive — a collection of creatures that represents the work you've put in. What you get: - Create and manage tasks with a clean, intuitive interface - Earn XP for every completed task - Discover and collect unique Dowyns as you level up - Unlock Gym battles as you progress and test your team - Watch your team grow alongside your real-world productivity - Track your progress with a rewarding leveling system Built for anyone who wants a reason to stay on top of their tasks — not just another reminder to do them. Your productivity has never looked this good.

About

Folio

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Folio keeps HTML files readable, interactive, and available offline—exactly the way they were made. No developer-operated server. No Folio account. No conversion that breaks the layout. Bring in a single HTML file or a folder-based page with its referenced CSS, JavaScript, images, and data. Folio gives each page its own local origin so modern pages—including ES modules, fetch requests, and local storage—can work the way they should. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY • Import files from Files or another app's Share sheet • Import a folder-based page with its referenced supporting files • Watch a folder for new and updated pages • Optionally add and refresh selected files from Google Drive • Organize with favorites, tags, searchable icons, sorting, grouping, and library search • Update many pages at once with bulk actions READ AND USE YOUR PAGES • Stay offline by default, with network access controlled separately for each page • Navigate page history, find text, reload, inspect source, and see useful diagnostics • Choose a top or bottom toolbar that gets out of the way as you read • Download files generated by a page, print, or save and share a PDF • Use a full three-column workspace on iPad or focus on the page full screen • Open chosen pages from widgets, and favorites or recent pages from Home Screen quick actions PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No Folio account, advertising, analytics, or tracking • Optional iCloud sync uses your private iCloud database • Optional Google Drive access is limited to files you choose for Folio • Lock individual pages with Face ID or your device passcode • Locked pages are shielded in the app switcher and badged in widgets and quick actions Two included interactive samples make it easy to explore Folio immediately. Keep reports, dashboards, exported notes, archived documentation, and other web files useful wherever you go—even when the network doesn't.

Screenshots

Dowyn4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Folio at daily against Dowyn's weekly. Dowyn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dowyn ships an update weekly, Folio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Dowyn versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDowynFolio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIan KhorBrian Renshaw

In-app purchases

None

Dowyn

No in-app purchases

None

Folio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dowyn free?
Dowyn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dowyn or Folio have ads?
Neither Dowyn nor Folio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dowyn or Folio?
Dowyn ships an update weekly, and Folio daily. Most recently, Dowyn was updated on October 7, 2026 and Folio on October 10, 2026.

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