# Vesper vs DOTS

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vesper at 15.1 against DOTS's 26.1. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vesper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days and DOTS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Vesper against 5.0 for DOTS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Vesper ships an update every 2 weeks, DOTS every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vesper | DOTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesper-screen-time-blocker/id6769308301/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-screen-time-and-focus/id6775587232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [xCompass, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794509537) | [Novarch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773573492) |

## What reviewers say

### Vesper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vesper-screen-time-blocker/id6769308301)

This app helps users, particularly women, reduce mindless scrolling and regain calm with their phones. It offers gentle pauses before opening distracting apps and allows for scheduled quiet windows to promote focus and intentional usage.

**Highlights:** Screen time protection for distracting apps, Morning and Night Quiet Windows, Earn 'Glow' for keeping promises, Two-minute breathing ritual, Intentional app access, Calm reward moments

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vesper Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Vesper Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Believer | $99.99 | one-time |


### DOTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-screen-time-and-focus/id6775587232)

Visualize your finite time and protect it from distractions. Set daily app limits, schedule downtime, and track reclaimed hours to live more intentionally. Features include a life grid, focus mode, and weekly reflections.

**Highlights:** Life grid visualization, Focus mode to block distractions, Daily app time limits, Scheduled downtime, Weekly reflections, Time reclaimed tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vesper free?

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

### Is DOTS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vesper or DOTS?

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

### Do Vesper or DOTS have ads?

Neither Vesper nor DOTS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vesper or DOTS?

Vesper ships an update every 2 weeks, and DOTS every 8 days. Most recently, Vesper was updated on September 8, 2026 and DOTS on August 12, 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.*