# Start Note vs Clearing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Start Note at none against Clearing's 5. Start Note also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clearing sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Start Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start Note | Clearing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 46 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brett Owers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534452026) | [Spruzzo Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761259285) |

## What reviewers say

### Start Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-note/id1640913084)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Clearing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearing-quit-bad-habits-now/id6756987073)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clearing Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pledge 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pledge 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pledge 25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pledge 50 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Start Note free?

Start Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clearing free?

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

### Do Start Note or Clearing have ads?

Neither Start Note nor Clearing shows ads.

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