Comparison

NotePlan vs Clari App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NotePlan

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Unified task, note, and calendar view
  • Markdown for quick task and note creation
  • Bi-directional note linking
  • Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange)
  • Flexible recurring tasks
  • Global Command Bar for fast navigation
  • Plaintext note storage
Features
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Having trouble planning your day, managing your to-do list, and organizing your notes? Always jumping between apps and losing track of what to do and where you put things? Say hello to NotePlan! NotePlan lets you manage everything in one place: your tasks, notes, and calendar. Perfect for project managers, designers, researchers, writers, students, or anyone who wants to be organized and efficient. QUICKLY PLAN YOUR DAY WITH MARKDOWN • Plan your day by seeing your calendar, notes, and tasks in a single view • Create tasks and notes quickly with Markdown • Add #tags to organize tasks and notes • Use @mentions to find people • Reschedule to-do items easily • Create flexible recurring tasks • Work faster with autocomplete BUILD YOUR NETWORK OF NOTES • Create your own network of notes • Organize any way you want to: from simple folders over P.A.R.A. to a Zettelkasten system • Bi-directional notes: link your calendar and your notes in any direction, automatically • Cross-reference and link notes easily STAY ON TOP OF THINGS WITH REVIEW • Search all tasks and notes, instantly • See all open tasks with the click of a button • Get a list of overdue to-do items • See upcoming tasks at a glance • Create custom filters with your own queries using status, #tags, @mentions, or even text SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH YOUR CALENDAR • Create events and reminders right in NotePlan • Support for iCloud, Google, and Exchange calendars • Time-block tasks on your calendar simply by typing AVAILABLE ON MAC, IPHONE & IPAD • Sync everything between your Apple devices • Use any sync method you like: CloudKit or iCloud Drive • A single subscription for all your devices OPEN, PRIVATE & FAST • All your notes are stored in plaintext so you're never locked in • Your information is private and cannot be accessed • Enjoy lightning speed thanks to local files and native apps ANY THEME YOU WANT • Choose from a variety of built-in themes • Work with light or dark versions • Create your own custom theme SHORTCUTS FOR MAXIMUM SPEED • Extended Markdown syntax support with customization options • Move around without ever leaving the keyboard • Find everything with the Global Command Bar NotePlan is developed independently and prioritizes user features and requests. We have long-term roadmaps and listen to customers to improve the apps. - - - - - Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. - - - - - Email: hello@noteplan.co Web: noteplan.co Discord: https://discord.gg/D4268MT Twitter: NotePlanApp Reddit: reddit.com/r/NotePlanApp Learn NotePlan course: https://noteplan.eo.page/newsletter Terms of use: http://noteplan.co/tos/ Privacy policy: https://noteplan.co/privacy/

About

Clari App

This app combines task management with focus tools to help users accomplish more. It features quick task capture, organization into custom categories, and integrated Pomodoro sessions with app blocking. Designed for iOS, it prioritizes privacy with offline functionality and no data collection.

Highlights
  • Quick task capture
  • Customizable categories
  • Integrated Pomodoro timer
  • App blocking during focus
  • Offline functionality
  • Live Activities support
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Stay focused. Get things done. Build momentum. Clari App combines beautiful task management with powerful focus tools to help you accomplish more while staying present. Capture tasks effortlessly, organize your day intuitively, and maintain deep focus with built-in Pomodoro sessions—all wrapped in a thoughtfully designed interface that feels natural to use. Effortless Task Manegment Capture tasks in seconds with our streamlined quick-add flow. Set due dates with one tap using Today, Tomorrow, or This Week shortcuts. Organize tasks into custom categories with beautiful color-coded icons. View your upcoming schedule at a glance with smart grouping by Overdue, Today, Tomorrow, This Week, and Unscheduled. Every interaction feels smooth and intentional, from the success animations to the satisfying haptic feedback. Powerful Focus Sessions Stay in the zone with our integrated Pomodoro timer featuring customizable work and break durations. See your timer on your lock screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities—no need to open the app to check progress. Block distracting apps during focus sessions to eliminate temptation. Track your focus statistics including completed sessions, current streak, and total focus time. Build sustainable productivity habits that last. Designed for IOS Clari App feels right at home on your iPhone with native iOS design patterns, smooth animations, and thoughtful transitions. Support for both Light and Dark mode with beautiful gradient themes during onboarding. Haptic feedback that makes every interaction satisfying. Optimized for all iPhone screen sizes from the latest Pro Max to SE. Key Features • Quick task capture with smart date shortcuts • Custom categories with icons and colors • Smart calendar view with automatic grouping • Pomodoro timer with Live Activities • App blocking during focus sessions (requires Screen Time permission) • Streak tracking to build momentum • Undo support for added tasks • Notification reminders for due tasks • Profile customization with stats • Beautiful onboarding experience • Fully offline—your data stays on your device PRIVACY FIRST Your tasks and focus data never leave your device. No account required, no data collection, no ads. Clari App is built with privacy at its core, giving you complete control over your productivity journey. Perfect for: Students balancing coursework and deadlines, professionals managing projects and meetings, creatives working on multiple endeavors, anyone looking to build better focus habits, people who want beautiful and functional productivity tools. What Makes Clari Different Most productivity apps are either overwhelming with features or too simplistic to be useful. Clari App strikes the perfect balance—powerful enough for serious work, simple enough to use every day. The combination of elegant task management and focus tools means you have everything you need without switching between multiple apps. The Live Activities integration keeps your timer visible on your lock screen and Dynamic Island, making it effortless to stay on track during focus sessions. App blocking helps you resist distractions when you need deep work. And because everything is designed with iOS in mind, every tap, swipe, and animation feels exactly how you'd expect. Get Started in Seconds Clari App features a beautiful guided onboarding that helps you set up your workspace in under a minute. Choose your categories, set your preferred focus durations, and you're ready to go. No tutorials needed—the interface is intuitive enough that you'll feel at home immediately. Join the Community We're constantly improving Clari App based on user feedback. Have a suggestion or found a bug? We'd love to hear from you. Download Clari App today and experience productivity that feels effortless.

Screenshots

NotePlan4 screens
Clari App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clari App at none against NotePlan's 10. Clari App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). NotePlan's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Clari App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clari App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NotePlan versus Clari App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotePlanClari App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotePlan LLCJennifer Etheridge

Customer experience

NotePlan

All ratings1,517 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.3%

Clari App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NotePlan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent sync between devices
  • Crashes when opening certain files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iPad and mobile app experience
  • Better integration with other productivity apps
  • More automation and scripting capabilities
  • Weekly or monthly calendar view

Clari App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

NotePlan

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Personal Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Personal Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
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  • Personal Monthly2 variants$12.001 Month
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Personal Annual1 Month trial$119.991 Year
  • Business Class1 Month trial$199.991 Year
None

Clari App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clari App free?
Clari App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NotePlan or Clari App?
Clari App is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Clari App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NotePlan or Clari App have ads?
Neither NotePlan nor Clari App shows ads.

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