Clio for Clients vs Empathy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clio for Clients
Securely connect with your legal counsel to manage your case. Share documents, track progress, complete tasks, and handle payments all within a private client-attorney portal.
- Secure document sharing
- Private messaging with lawyer
- Case progress tracking
- Task management
- Invoice access and payment
- Client-attorney portal
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Clio for Clients provides a secure and convenient way to communicate with your lawyer. Receive updates, share documents, and access case information from a secure client-attorney portal. With Clio for Clients you can: ∙ Securely send documents. Scan documents using the built-in scanner or upload them directly from your file folder or camera roll. ∙ Communicate privately. Securely send and receive messages with your lawyer—and ensure that all your case information is protected. ∙ View and share documents. Keep files organized in one central place and get notifications when documents are ready for review. ∙ Track your case progress. See every stage of your case, from what's already done to what's coming next. ∙ Complete tasks. See what your legal team needs from you, mark tasks as done, and get notified when new ones are assigned. ∙ Access and pay invoices. Make payments in seconds with credit, debit, and eCheck options or view your payment history. Note: Your lawyer must be using Clio to take advantage of Clio for Clients. Access to Clio for Clients will be granted by your lawyer. About Clio: As the first cloud-based legal practice management software to market in 2008, Clio has earned the trust of over 150,000 legal professionals and the approval of 100 bar associations and law societies globally. Today, Clio offers lawyers a better way to manage and grow their firms through cloud-based and client-centered solutions, and legal clients a better way to find, hire, and work with a lawyer.
Empathy
This app offers comprehensive support for families navigating loss. It provides personalized care plans, on-demand assistance from care managers, and tools for emotional processing and information gathering. The platform also facilitates collaboration among family members and handles the administrative tasks of settling open accounts.
- Personalized care plans
- On-demand care manager support
- Family collaboration tools
- Account settlement services
- Grief support resources
- Information library
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With Empathy, you and your family can: GET A PERSONAL CARE PLAN The Care Plan, tailored to meet your unique needs, offers clear guidance with actionable steps and support to help you get things done. ACCESS ON-DEMAND SUPPORT Our team of Care Managers provides personalized support and expert advice, and can even help you in getting tasks done. COLLABORATE WITH FAMILY Connect with up to 5 people on the same account to assign tasks, track progress, and share information. SETTLE ALL OPEN ACCOUNTS We handle closing your loved one’s accounts, memberships, and subscriptions for you, making calls and sending emails to cancel each one and prevent unnecessary charges. FIND COMFORT IN TIMES OF GRIEF Access a wealth of supportive resources and tools to help process your emotions, including a daily healing practice, featuring a journaling tool, guided meditations, and breathing exercises. GET INFORMATION YOU CAN TRUST Our extensive library of in-depth articles and audio guides covers a range of topics, from probate and taxes to family dynamics. GUARANTEED SAFETY & SECURITY We are committed to ensuring that your data is and will always be safe, secure, and private, with two-factor authentication and bank-level encryption. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.empathy.com/legal/terms Read the privacy policy here: https://www.empathy.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clio for Clients at none against Empathy's 6. Clio for Clients also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 1.4K). Empathy's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Empathy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Clio for Clients asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Clio for Clients against 4.8 for Empathy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clio for Clients has 14K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Clio for Clients's written reviews are positive against 92% of Empathy's.
Clio for Clients ships an update every 4 weeks, Empathy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clio for Clients | Empathy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (14K ratings) — better | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Themis Solutions Inc. | Empathy |
Customer experience
Clio for Clients
Empathy
User reviews
Clio for Clients
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Runs well
- 🔒 Safe and secure communication
- 👍 Simple and works well
- 👍 Very well done and professional
Room to improve
- 🐛 Can't sign in, no email received
- 🐛 Takes a day before you can open the message
- 🐛 Videos don't send, separates everything
- 🐛 App twitching, can't see any words
- 🐛 Clicking on messages doesn't show them
Empathy
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🙏 Helpful during difficult times
- 📚 Comprehensive resources and information
- 💼 Practical guidance for legal/administrative tasks
- 🧘♀️ Calming meditations and exercises
- 🤝 Empathetic and supportive staff
Room to improve
- 🚫 Difficulty cancelling or accessing free trial
- 💰 Concerns about pricing and paid features
- 🔌 App performance issues and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of support for pet grief
Bugs and requests
Clio for Clients
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Email with sign-in link not received
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
Empathy
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Difficulty accessing certain features
Requested features
4 requests- Expand support for different types of loss (e.g. pets)
- Improve app performance and stability
- Provide more free or low-cost options for users
- Add anxiety/loneliness coping resources
In-app purchases
Clio for Clients
No in-app purchases
Empathy
- Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Premium - Monthly14 Days trial$39.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$64.991 Year
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- Premium - Quarterly14 Days trial$119.993 Months
- Premium - Yearly14 Days trial$399.991 Year
- Unlimited access, all features$64.99
Questions
Is Clio for Clients free?
Is Empathy free?
Which has better reviews, Clio for Clients or Empathy?
Do Clio for Clients or Empathy have ads?
Which is updated more often, Clio for Clients or Empathy?
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