TimeToNext vs Network Dots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeToNext
This app displays the remaining time until your next upcoming event or reminder. It can show travel time, alert times, event details like name, color, and location. You can also manage events and set early notifications.
- Countdown to next event/reminder
- Shows travel time
- Displays event details (name, color, location)
- Set early notifications
- Edit, create, and delete events
- Calendar and reminder integration
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Display the relative time to the next (most recent) event or reminder within the next selected days. It shows, if available, the time to the last alert, to the start of the travel time and the beginning of the event. It also shows the event name, the calendar color and calendar name as well as the event location. For most events and reminders you can set early notifications. You also can edit, create and delete events. TimeToNext asks for the following permissions: Calendar and/or Reminders to show those items. Contacts, if you like to add/edit events and would like to invite from your contact list. Languages: English, German, Spanish, Chinese
Network Dots
This utility app visually displays your network activity with two simple dots. A green dot signifies data reception, while an orange dot indicates data transmission. It offers a clean, distraction-free interface for real-time connection monitoring.
- Real-time network activity visualization
- Green dot for data reception
- Orange dot for data transmission
- Clean and elegant design
- Lightweight network usage tracker
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"Network Dots" is a simple yet powerful way to visualize your network activity in real time. With just two dots, it keeps you informed: a green dot indicates you're receiving data, while an orange dot shows data is being sent. No clutter, no distractions—just a clean and elegant design that focuses on what matters. Perfect for monitoring your connection at a glance, even in the dark. Whether you're curious about your device's activity or need a lightweight tool to track your network usage, "Network Dots" is the perfect companion. Simple, clear, and always reliable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Network Dots at 100% against TimeToNext's 0%. Network Dots also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). TimeToNext's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Network Dots is free to download; TimeToNext costs $0.99 up front. TimeToNext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Network Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TimeToNext | Network Dots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymund Vorwerk | Patrick Ehrlich |
Customer experience
TimeToNext
Network Dots
In-app purchases
TimeToNext
- Full Version$0.99
Network Dots
No in-app purchases
