Comparison

Sublime Task vs Clareo

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

Head to head
About

Sublime Task

Features
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Your mind is for having ideas—not holding every loose end. Sublime Task turns scattered commitments into a calm, dependable system inspired by GTD. Capture anything in seconds, clarify what it means, organize the next action, and choose what to do with confidence. FROM INBOX TO ACTION • Capture tasks and ideas before they slip away • Use a guided clarify flow to decide whether an item is actionable • Add notes and checklists without losing context ORGANIZE YOUR WHOLE SYSTEM • Connect actions to goals, areas of focus, projects, and contexts • Plan with start dates, due dates, energy, and time required • Build custom action lists and filter for exactly what fits now • Keep reference material and review checklists together SEE THE BIG PICTURE • View internal events and actions in calendar views • Keep waiting, someday, tickler, completed, and uncategorized items in their proper place • Review your system regularly so it stays current • Sign in to keep your Sublime Task workspace available across supported devices OPTIONAL CALENDAR CONNECTION Connect Google Calendar only if you want to. Sublime Task can project its events into a dedicated managed calendar and show selected external or device calendars read-only. External events are never edited by Sublime Task. SUBSCRIPTION Sublime Task for iPhone requires an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Apple may offer eligible new subscribers a 7-day introductory trial. Eligibility, price, and final terms are shown before you confirm. If no trial applies, Apple shows the subscription price before purchase. Manage or cancel in App Store subscription settings and restore eligible purchases in the app. Privacy Policy: https://sublimetask.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://sublimetask.com/terms/ Support: https://sublimetask.com/support/ GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of David Allen Company. Sublime Task is not affiliated with or endorsed by David Allen Company.

About

Clareo

Features
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When your Inbox feels heavy, Clareo helps you turn every loose thought into a clear next action—one card at a time. Capture quickly, swipe through Clarify, then choose what deserves your attention today. No Clareo account or third-party tracking. Your tasks stay on your device and sync through your private iCloud. A LIGHTER WAY THROUGH YOUR TASKS • Capture a task in seconds without stopping to organize it • Clarify your Inbox with simple cards and clear choices • Send each item to Next Actions, Projects, Someday, Reference, or Today • Handle a quick action with the built-in 2-minute timer • Keep Today short, visible, and ready to complete FIND IT. FINISH IT. REMEMBER IT. • Search active and completed tasks when you need the detail again • Review your most recent completions in the Logbook • Build a steady rhythm with streaks, daily digests, and due reminders • Add a task or check your Inbox with Siri and Shortcuts • Choose from four bright pastel themes in Light or Dark appearance CLAREO PREMIUM Premium is a one-time unlock for people who want deeper focus and reflection: • Focus timer with preset and custom durations • Repeating tasks for the work that returns • Full Logbook with a monthly calendar and day-by-day completion history • Weekly Report and Clarify Insight for progress and sorting patterns • Today widgets for the Home Screen • Suggested tags based on how you use Clareo PRIVATE BY DESIGN Clareo does not require its own account. Your task data is stored on your device and can sync with your private iCloud. There are no ads and no third-party tracking. Capture what is on your mind. Clarify the next action. Make today feel doable.

Screenshots

Sublime Task4 screens
Clareo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sublime Task at 15.6 against Clareo's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sublime Task sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Clareo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Sublime Task versus Clareo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSublime TaskClareo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrian Guerra MarreroYoungWon Studio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sublime Task

Subscriptions2
  • Sublime Task PRO7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Sublime Task Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year
4 purchases

Clareo

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Clareo Premium$4.99
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  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Sublime Task free?
Sublime Task is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clareo free?
Clareo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sublime Task or Clareo have ads?
Neither Sublime Task nor Clareo shows ads.

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