Invent Idea vs Clear IP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Invent Idea
Explore if your invention idea is unique with a free patent search tool. Access millions of U.S. patents to find similar inventions using keywords. This app empowers everyday inventors with professional-grade tools.
- Free patent search tool
- Keyword search for similar inventions
- Access to Utility and Design patents
- Privacy for invention ideas
- Downloadable eBook on patent myths
- Customer support
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Have you ever seen an advertisement for a product or seen one selling in stores or online and said, “That product was my idea!”? Then this is the app for you! The Invent Idea App by For Sale By Inventor is geared specifically for everyday inventors to get started on their invention ideas. First time or seasoned inventors can start with our free patent search tool to determine if their invention idea has already been patented. This is an important first step as it can let you know if your idea is unique before spending time and money patenting and developing your invention. The Free Patent Search Tool accesses millions of issued United States Utility and Design Patents. New inventors can simply do a keyword search on the app to bring up the most similar inventions to theirs. The app scours the patent database and shows the user the most similar inventions. This app is geared for normal, everyday people with an invention idea to give them a no cost or obligation way to get started on their invention. Patenting and developing an invention can be costly and time consuming. Whether you are an electrician, plumber, carpenter, stay at home parent, doctor, or lawyer – this app was created for you! Becoming an inventor does not discriminate if you are male, female, young, or old. All you need is an idea, and this free patent search tool is the perfect way to start. Finally, the Invent Idea App by For Sale By Inventor gives everyday inventors tools that were once only available to industry insiders and professionals. Features: Patent Search Tool: Easy keyword search tool that delivers the most similar patents to the keyword terms entered Utility AND Design Patents: The Patent Search tool will provide results for both Utility Patents (How it Works) and Design Patents (What it Looks Like) Privacy: The information entered is not shared with any 3rd party so you can trust that your invention idea will be kept confidentially Education: Download the free eBook Patent Myths Exposed to learn more about protecting, developing, and selling your inventions Customer Support: The Invent Idea App is backed by For Sale By Inventor and their team is available to assist with any issues you may have with the app.
Clear IP
This tool simplifies the complex process of protecting your innovative ideas and turning them into intellectual property. It guides you through idea creation, secure storage, and AI-generated patent drafting, aiming to reduce the traditional patent process significantly.
- Idea creation hub with tailored prompts
- Secure visual idea vault
- AI-generated patent drafting
- Novelty scores and competitive analysis
- One-click NDA creation
- IP budgeting aids
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Discover Clear IP – Your Innovation and Patent Companion The process of protecting ideas by turning them into intellectual property can be challenging. Clear IP aims to simplify and demystify this process, making it more accessible and affordable for innovators. Our technology helps innovators capture, protect, and store their ideas—all designed to reduce the traditional patent process from months to just 15 days! Why Clear IP? We simplify the patenting process that is often costly, complex, and time-consuming. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, or seasoned inventor, Clear IP empowers you to organize your ideas and safeguard your creativity in just a few steps. Start-ups that leverage a combination of IP early are 10 times more likely to raise VC and are 3 times more likely to achieve a successful exit.* *EUIPO Patents, Trademarks, and Start-up Finance, Oct 23 Our Core Features: 1. Idea Creation Hub Kick-start your journey with our "Initiate" stage. Respond to tailored prompts that help shape the essence of your idea, from its purpose to its potential applications. 2. Visual Idea Vault Store, track, and manage all your ideas in our secure vault. Each idea is displayed as a color-coded card that visually represents its stage, making it easy to stay organized. 3. Suite of Documents and Patent Drafting Progress through guided stages and develop instructive, AI-generated documents, including novelty scores and anaylsis, competitive market reviews, invention disclosures and eventually a ready-to-file patent draft. Once your draft is complete, you can easily connect with our network of expert patent attorneys to consult, finalize and file your application 4. Beyond the Basics Clear IP goes beyond just capturing your ideas; we offer an array of advanced features designed to enhance your experience of managing and protecting your intellectual property. Access our featured tools, such as FAQs, IP budgeting aids, and the Clear NDA—an efficient, one-click solution for creating and signing confidentiality agreements. Instead of waiting days and paying up to $300 in fees, quickly create, sign, and execute NDAs in just a few clicks. Simplifying Your Innovation Journey Our app doesn’t just protect your ideas; it motivates you to keep innovating. Through interactive progress tracking and goal setting, Clear IP turns intellectual property management and idea capture into an engaging, rewarding experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Clear IP at 5.0 against Invent Idea's 4.7. Invent Idea's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Clear IP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Invent Idea ships an update monthly, Clear IP every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Invent Idea | Clear IP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Montgomery Innovation Partners and Associates LLC | Clear IP |
Customer experience
Invent Idea
Clear IP
In-app purchases
Invent Idea
No in-app purchases
Clear IP
No in-app purchases








