# ClearSpace vs Jacht Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jacht Notes at none against ClearSpace's 8. Jacht Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). ClearSpace's advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClearSpace sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Jacht Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jacht Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearSpace has 8.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ClearSpace ships an update every 2 weeks, Jacht Notes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearSpace | Jacht Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearspace-reduce-screen-time/id1572515807/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jacht-notes/id6761774028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [clearspace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653276930) | [Tim Nummy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891399964) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Jacht Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jacht-notes/id6761774028)

This app offers a unique, text-message-like interface for capturing ideas, tasks, and thoughts. Organize content naturally with hashtags and mentions, and manage tasks with a dedicated command. Supports rich text, file attachments, and multiple organizational views.

**Highlights:** Stream-based note-taking, Natural organization with #topics and @entities, Integrated /todo command for task creation, Reminders with push notifications, Full-text search with filters, Rich text and Markdown support, File and voice note attachments, Multiple streams for different contexts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearSpace free?

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

### Is Jacht Notes free?

Jacht Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClearSpace or Jacht Notes?

Jacht Notes is rated higher. ClearSpace averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Jacht Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ClearSpace or Jacht Notes have ads?

ClearSpace shows ads; Jacht Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClearSpace or Jacht Notes?

ClearSpace ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jacht Notes every 3 days. Most recently, ClearSpace was updated on October 18, 2026 and Jacht Notes on October 17, 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.*