Comparison

Dote vs Dot

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

Head to head
About

Dote

Features
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Dote is the simplest habit tracker on the App Store. No heavy gamification. No aggressive notifications. Just you and your habits. HOW IT WORKS - Create up to 3 habits for free - Check each habit with a single tap - Track your daily streak - View your monthly progress on a calendar - Set reminders at the time that works for you DOTE PREMIUM - Unlimited habits - Home screen widgets - Detailed statistics for each habit - Sync across all your devices via iCloud One-time payment. No subscription. Forever.

About

Dot

Features
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Simplicity is the ultimate focus. Meet Dot. Dot is an ultra-minimalist, high-end habit tracker designed for those who appreciate clean design and mental clarity. No bloated charts, no annoying notifications, and no social feeds. Just your daily goals, beautifully laid out in a tactile grid. Tap a tile, feel the precise physical vibration, and watch it light up. Complete your grid, protect your daily streak, and build better routines without the clutter. DESIGNED FOR ESTHETES True OLED Black: An absolute black background (#000000) that is gentle on your eyes and saves your battery. Tactility: Powered by custom Taptic Engine profiles. Every interaction feels physically satisfying, making progress tangible. Interactive Widgets: Check off your habits directly from your Home Screen with modern iOS 17+ widgets—no need to even open the app. Freeze Streak: Life is unpredictable. Use one "Freeze" per week to protect your progress when you need a break. Daily Clean Slate: The grid automatically resets at midnight. Yesterday is gone; today is a fresh start. DOT PRO Unlimited habits: Free tier is limited to 3, Pro unlocks unlimited habits. Premium color presets: Customize your grid with elegant, aesthetic palettes. Exclusive widgets: Unlock minimalist layout options for your Home Screen. Ad-free: Clean and uninterrupted focus, always. Download Dot, clear your mind, and start focusing on what truly matters. One dot at a time. Terms of use (EULA): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r_nmklRQjpIQVPLDr5pe11m8HrktbZd6bn2daQSvpQc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Dote4 screens
Dot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dote at 18.6 against Dot's 26.0. 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. Dote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Dote versus Dot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoteDot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenilson MonteiroNurzhan Ababakirov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dote

One-time1
  • Dote Premium$4.99
2 purchases

Dot

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Dote free?
Dote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot free?
Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dote or Dot have ads?
Neither Dote nor Dot shows ads.

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