# DOTS vs ICINA

The clearest difference is update cadence: DOTS at every 8 days against ICINA's every 3 weeks. ICINA's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOTS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ICINA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. 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 DOTS against 5.0 for ICINA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

DOTS ships an update every 8 days, ICINA every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOTS | ICINA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-screen-time-and-focus/id6775587232/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icina/id6777500078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Novarch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773573492) | [Michael Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896733497) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ICINA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icina/id6777500078)

Securely store important personal information, legal documents, and final wishes for loved ones. Features guided entries, encrypted vaults, and a personal letter to ensure your legacy is handled with care.

**Highlights:** Guided entry for documents and wishes, Encrypted vault with no cloud sync, Personal letter to recipient, Printable handoff packet, Document scanning with autofill (Pro), Expiry reminders (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ICINA Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| ICINA Pro — Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOTS free?

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

### Is ICINA free?

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

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

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

### Do DOTS or ICINA have ads?

Neither DOTS nor ICINA shows ads.

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

DOTS ships an update every 8 days, and ICINA every 3 weeks. Most recently, DOTS was updated on October 31, 2026 and ICINA on October 31, 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.*