Dot emerges as an iPhone-based AI assistant that learns custom skills through Apple Shortcuts, creating a privacy-first alternative to Siri. The app, developed by Emotion Computer, LLC, can control smart home devices, manage calendars, send messages, play music, and create notes—all while keeping data stored locally on device. This approach eliminates cloud dependency while maintaining robust functionality.

What distinguishes Dot is its ability to generate custom skills on-demand by creating new shortcuts tailored to user requests. The assistant learns preferences and maintains context across conversations, allowing for natural interactions. Users can choose between multiple AI providers including Claude, Kimi, and Apple's on-device Foundation Models, with options for fully offline operation.

Dot operates on a freemium model with premium subscriptions costing $19.99 monthly or $6.99 weekly. The 5.8 MB app requires iOS 26.0 or later and works across iPhone, Mac, and Vision Pro. Emotion Computer emphasizes no user data is collected, positioning Dot as a secure alternative in the competitive personal AI assistant market.