# Spotxel® Reader vs ClearSpace

The clearest difference is rating: ClearSpace at 4.7 against Spotxel® Reader's 2.4. ClearSpace also leads on ratings volume (8.9K vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Spotxel® Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spotxel® Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ClearSpace sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClearSpace holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearSpace has 8.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Spotxel® Reader's written reviews are positive against 69% of ClearSpace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spotxel® Reader ships an update every 2 months, ClearSpace every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spotxel® Reader | ClearSpace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotxel-reader/id1340235876/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearspace-reduce-screen-time/id1572515807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sicasys Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340235875) | [clearspace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653276930) |

## What reviewers say

### Spotxel® Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotxel-reader/id1340235876)

This app allows you to capture images of microplates, detect and measure color signals, and analyze sample concentrations. It supports various assay formats and can save, load, and export data.

**Highlights:** Capture microplate images, Detect and measure color signals, Analyze sample concentrations, Save and load assay setups, Export assay data to PDF, Supports row, column, and microarray formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time-Unlimited License | $8.99 | one-time |


### ClearSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearspace-reduce-screen-time/id1572515807)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by making your device less addictive. It offers tools to block distractions, manage app time, and build better digital habits. Achieve greater focus, productivity, and mental well-being by reducing impulse opens and doomscrolling.

**Highlights:** Block and limit distracting apps, Manage social media doomscrolling, Set schedules for app usage, Build better digital habits, Engage in attention-building challenges, Minimalist and straightforward design, Accountability partners for goals, Detailed screen time reporting

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearSpace Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Clearspace Premium Student | $9.99 | per year |
| ClearSpace Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium Family | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 🚀 Effective at limiting app usage
- 💡 Breathing exercise and quotes are helpful
- 🤖 Tracks app usage well
- 🤔 Makes users more mindful about phone usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔓 Allows bypassing restrictions
- 🤖 Limited to one app in free version
- 🤔 Breathing exercise can be annoying

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to block apps
- Notification issues and UI glitches
- Inconsistent tracking of app usage
- Problems with phone number verification

**Requested features**

- Allow blocking multiple apps in free version
- Add more exercise options beyond just breathing
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with other fitness/health tracking apps
- Improve website/app blocking capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spotxel® Reader free?

Spotxel® Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ClearSpace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spotxel® Reader or ClearSpace?

ClearSpace is rated higher. Spotxel® Reader averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ClearSpace averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do Spotxel® Reader or ClearSpace have ads?

ClearSpace shows ads; Spotxel® Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spotxel® Reader or ClearSpace?

Spotxel® Reader ships an update every 2 months, and ClearSpace every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spotxel® Reader was updated on October 3, 2026 and ClearSpace on October 15, 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.*