# Dotly vs Countdown & Tasks

The clearest difference is update cadence: Countdown & Tasks at every 3 days against Dotly's weekly. Countdown & Tasks also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Dotly's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dotly sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Countdown & Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dotly against 5.0 for Countdown & Tasks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Dotly ships an update weekly, Countdown & Tasks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dotly | Countdown & Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotly-habit-tracker/id6761205196/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-tasks/id6761291492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VANIA SALES DE MESQUITA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888247423) | [Uygar Yagmur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888702470) |

## What reviewers say

### Dotly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotly-habit-tracker/id6761205196)

Visualize your year with a beautiful dot grid, ring, or arc that fills up daily. Track important events with smart countdowns and build lasting habits with powerful daily tracking and insights. Personalize your experience with various styles, colors, and widgets.

**Highlights:** Visual year progress (grid, ring, arc), Event countdowns with reminders, Daily habit tracking, Progress insights and streaks, Home screen widgets, Customization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dotly Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Party | $9.99 | one-time |


### Countdown & Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-and-tasks/id6761291492)

This app helps you track important events with custom countdowns and tasks. Set reminders, view progress on your home screen, and even count up elapsed time after events. Organize your life and never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Custom countdowns with icons and colors, Tasks associated with each countdown, Event reminders and notifications, Home screen widgets, Count up elapsed time for completed events, Calendar event import, Dark theme

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown & Tasks Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dotly free?

Dotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown & Tasks free?

Countdown & Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dotly or Countdown & Tasks?

Dotly and Countdown & Tasks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Dotly or Countdown & Tasks have ads?

Neither Dotly nor Countdown & Tasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dotly or Countdown & Tasks?

Dotly ships an update weekly, and Countdown & Tasks every 3 days. Most recently, Dotly was updated on October 7, 2026 and Countdown & Tasks on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*