# Dot vs MakeChange

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot at none against MakeChange's 5. MakeChange's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MakeChange sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dot against 5.0 for MakeChange. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MakeChange has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot | MakeChange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-daily-budget-tracker/id6773976244/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makechange-budget-tracker/id6810343957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ravi Palwe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863867404) | [DOMINIC VINCENT CODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810343959) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-daily-budget-tracker/id6773976244)

This app helps you manage your daily spending by setting a budget and logging expenses. It offers a simple, habit-forming way to track your finances with a visual budget indicator and historical review. All your data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Daily spending limit setting, Expense logging with categories, Visual budget circle indicator, End-of-day habit ritual, 28-day spending streak heatmap, Expense review calendar

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MakeChange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makechange-budget-tracker/id6810343957)

Take control of your finances with this intuitive budgeting app. Track spending, plan bills, and build better money habits with personalized suggestions and AI assistance. Organize your financial timeline and make smarter financial decisions.

**Highlights:** Expense tracking, Bill planning, Budget management, Financial timeline organization, Money habit development, Personalized financial suggestions, AI-powered financial assistance

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MakeChange Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| MakeChange Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MakeChange Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| MakeChange Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| 24-Hour Day Pass | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot free?

Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MakeChange free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dot or MakeChange?

Dot and MakeChange are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Dot or MakeChange have ads?

Neither Dot nor MakeChange shows ads.

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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.*
