Comparison

Dottie vs Dots

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

Head to head
About

Dottie

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What are you looking forward to next? YOUR SPECIAL MOMENTS Create countdowns for birthdays, vacations, and special events – one-time or recurring every year. RIGHT ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Dottie’s widgets show you how much time is left at a glance, without opening the app every time. TIME, DOT BY DOT See your day, week, month, or year move forward dot by dot. When the grid is completely filled, it’s time for confetti. YOUR COLORS Choose from solid colors and gradients to customize the app and widgets. COMPLETELY FREE No ads and no subscription. Your data stays on your device.

About

Dots

Features
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Dots is a visual countdown for the moments that actually matter—launches, trips, exams, weddings, and quiet personal goals. Each event becomes a temporal heatmap: time isn’t just a number; it’s a canvas you can feel at a glance. CREATE & ORGANIZE • Name your countdowns, pick an emoji, and choose a target date. • See what’s active, urgent, or still far away—without digging through menus. THE TEMPORAL HEATMAP • Read progress the way your brain does: patterns, density, and remaining time—beautifully compressed into “dots” you can scan in seconds. CURATED THEMES • Match the mood: celebration, focus, travel, calm nights, and more—so every countdown feels intentional, not generic. STAY CLOSE TO YOUR GOALS • Optional reminders help you check in on what you’re counting down to—so big days don’t sneak up on you. FREE TO START • Use up to three countdowns on the free plan and explore the core experience. DOTS PRO — UNLOCK THE FULL CANVAS • Unlimited countdowns • Home screen & Lock Screen widgets that stay in sync with your events • Generated wallpapers and guidance for iOS Shortcuts-friendly automation • iCloud backup & restore across your iPhone and iPad (same Apple ID) • Smart Nudge milestone alerts (halfway, final stretch, one week, one day) • Background photo albums for rotating wallpaper looks YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE • Export or import countdowns as CSV when you want a portable backup outside iCloud. Dots is built for people who want clarity, calm, and a little ceremony around time—whether you’re shipping a product or counting down to “I do.”

Screenshots

Dottie4 screens
Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dottie at none against Dots's 1. Dots's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Dots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dottie asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dottie ships an update every 6 days, Dots every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Dottie versus Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDottieDots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArno RichterChuong Le

In-app purchases

None

Dottie

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dots

One-time1
  • Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Dottie free?
Dottie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dots free?
Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dottie or Dots have ads?
Neither Dottie nor Dots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dottie or Dots?
Dottie ships an update every 6 days, and Dots every 4 days. Most recently, Dottie was updated on August 19, 2026 and Dots on September 8, 2026.

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