# DOTS vs deskip

The clearest difference is rating: DOTS at 5.0 against deskip's 3.0. DOTS also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). deskip's advantage is iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOTS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and deskip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DOTS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

DOTS ships an update every 8 days, deskip every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOTS | deskip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-screen-time-and-focus/id6775587232/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskip/id6801905858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **18.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Novarch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773573492) | [Kaloyan Lachezarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/985397591) |

## 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 |


### deskip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskip/id6801905858)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| deskip plus | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOTS free?

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

### Is deskip free?

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

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

DOTS is rated higher. DOTS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while deskip averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DOTS or deskip have ads?

Neither DOTS nor deskip shows ads.

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

DOTS ships an update every 8 days, and deskip every 2 months. Most recently, DOTS was updated on October 24, 2026 and deskip on October 24, 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.*