# Dotted vs Notch

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notch at every 3 days against Dotted's weekly. Notch also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Dotted's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dotted sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Notch 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 Dotted against 5.0 for Notch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Dotted ships an update weekly, Notch every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dotted | Notch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotted-habit-notebook/id6766436632/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notch-goal-tracker-and-dot-grid/id6769674435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teddy App Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077754549) | [Ekky Pramana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896678501) |

## What reviewers say

### Dotted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotted-habit-notebook/id6766436632)

This app offers a private and calm space to track daily habits, tasks, and moods with a focus on gentle progress. It features a photo journal, shared rituals with a trusted person, and quiet reminders, all without intrusive notifications or data collection.

**Highlights:** Private habit tracking, Daily task list, Photo journal with mood logging, Shared rituals with one person, Gentle weekly/monthly/yearly reviews, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Quiet reminders and quiet hours

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dotted Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Dotted Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Dotted Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Notch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notch-goal-tracker-and-dot-grid/id6769674435)

This app helps you track progress towards any goal with a visual dot grid. It focuses on your achievements rather than daily streaks, eliminating guilt and encouraging consistent effort over time. Set deadlines and monitor your progress without pressure.

**Highlights:** Visual dot grid for goal progress, Customizable trackers (emoji, name, unit), Optional deadlines with widget countdown, Overdue goal indicator, Home screen widget, Analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notch Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dotted free?

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

### Is Notch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dotted or Notch?

Dotted and Notch are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Dotted or Notch have ads?

Neither Dotted nor Notch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dotted or Notch?

Dotted ships an update weekly, and Notch every 3 days. Most recently, Dotted was updated on November 5, 2026 and Notch on November 5, 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.*