Comparison

Story Tracker Lite vs Clearlist

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

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About

Story Tracker Lite

Easily track submissions for your writing projects like stories, novels, and articles. Store details for markets, view submission history, and monitor income earned. Protect your data with a passcode and back it up over WiFi.

Highlights
  • Track story submissions
  • Store market details
  • View submission history
  • Monitor income earned
  • Passcode lock for data protection
  • Database backup and export
Features
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Story Tracker makes keeping track of your submitted stories, novels, poems, scripts, and articles easy. Never wonder again where or when you submitted your work. The information is all right there on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch! ** Note: This is the free Lite version of Story Tracker. The Lite version is almost identical to the full version, but only allows you to store up to 5 stories, 5 markets, and 5 submissions. It also includes database backup and export over WiFi (but not restore/import), allowing easy upgrade to the full version. The full version has no such limitations. ** Whether you're a working freelance writer, a hobbyist, or something in-between, Story Tracker is a valuable addition to your writing toolbox. Many magazines, journals, or other markets for your work don't allow simultaneous submissions. When you're juggling dozens or even hundreds of stories, it's easy to make an embarrassing mistake. Keeping track of it all can soon become a nightmare. Here's what you can do with Story Tracker: * Track submissions of all your writing: stories, poetry, novels, articles, scripts, screenplays, and more. * Store details and guidelines for any market accepting written submissions: magazines, book publishers, journals, agencies, websites, movie studios, or even one-off writing competitions or anthologies. * Add details for each story, including title, word-count, genre, and notes. * View total income earned for each story. * 'Trunk' stories to hide them from the story list when creating submissions. * View the submission history for each story, sorted by date. * Displays story status icons. * Add details for each market, including title, genre, editor, deadline & more. * Launch email or phonecalls directly from market details. * Highlights approaching market deadlines on the market list. * Hides closed markets from the market list when creating submissions. * View submission history for each market, sorted by date. * View response times for each submission. * Add details for each submission, including story, market, sent/response due/response dates, withdrawn status, and notes. * Response due dates are calculated automatically based on market response time & submission sent date, or can be overridden. * Past due submissions are flagged with an exclamation mark on the story & submission screens. * Past due submissions are highlighted on the submission list. * Store income earned for each submission. * Database statistics * Protect your data with a passcode lock. * Database backup & export over WiFi to your computer's web browser, Story Tracker for Mac, and Story Tracker for PC. * CSV format support to export your Story Tracker database to desktop spreadsheet applications. * iPad support at no extra charge! Please visit http://andrewnicolle.com/storytracker for more information on Story Tracker, including contact details to ask questions, request features, or report any issues. Join the Facebook page to discuss Story Tracker with other fans.

About

Clearlist

Features
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Clearlist – Minimal To-Do List App for Focus, Privacy, and Offline Productivity Clearlist is a simple, fast, and minimal to-do list app built for people who want to stay productive without distractions. It is designed to help you focus on your tasks, organize your day, and clear your mind without creating an account or sharing any personal data. No sign up. No ads. No tracking. No cloud. Clearlist works completely offline and stores everything locally on your device, making it one of the safest and most private to-do apps available on the App Store. A Simple To-Do App That Respects You Most productivity apps today are overloaded with features you never asked for. Complex dashboards, forced logins, internet dependency, and data collection slow you down and break your focus. Clearlist is different. It is a lightweight to-do list app that does exactly what it should. Let you create tasks quickly, view them clearly, and complete them with satisfaction. Key Features of Clearlist • Clean and minimal UI designed for clarity • Super fast task creation and editing • Works fully offline with no internet required • No account, no login, no email needed • 100 percent local storage on your device • No analytics, no ads, no tracking • Lightweight and battery efficient • Smooth performance on all devices • Simple task lists that are easy to manage Privacy Focused To-Do List App Clearlist is built with privacy as a core feature, not an afterthought. Your tasks, notes, and lists never leave your phone. There are no servers involved. There is no cloud sync. There is no data collection of any kind. This makes Clearlist ideal for users who care deeply about privacy, security, and data ownership. If you are searching for a private to-do app, an offline task manager, or a no account productivity app, Clearlist is made for you. Offline First Productivity App Clearlist works even when you are offline. Use it while traveling Use it on flights Use it without mobile data Use it anywhere, anytime Your to-do list is always available instantly with zero loading time. Designed for Focus and Calm Clearlist removes clutter so you can focus on what matters. No social features No distractions No unnecessary notifications No pressure Just a calm, focused space to plan your day and get things done. Perfect for Daily Life Clearlist can be used as: • A daily to-do list • A task manager • A productivity planner • A simple notes replacement • A grocery list app • A habit tracking list • A work task organizer • A personal checklist app Whether you are managing work tasks, planning your day, or organizing your personal life, Clearlist adapts to your flow. Who Should Use Clearlist? Clearlist is perfect for: • Students planning studies and assignments • Professionals managing work tasks • Creators and developers who want focus • Minimalists who love clean apps • Privacy conscious users • Anyone tired of bloated productivity apps Lightweight, Fast, and Reliable Clearlist is optimized to be fast and efficient. It uses minimal storage. It consumes very little battery. It works smoothly even on low-end devices. No background services running. No unnecessary permissions requested. A Minimal To-Do App That Just Works Clearlist is not trying to be a complex project manager or a social productivity platform. It is built to help you do one thing really well. Create tasks. Complete tasks. Clear your list. If you are looking for a minimal to-do app, an offline to-do list, a privacy-first task manager, or a simple productivity app with no login, Clearlist is the perfect choice. Download Clearlist today and experience productivity without noise, without tracking, and without compromise.

Screenshots

Story Tracker Lite4 screens
Clearlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Clearlist at every 2 months against Story Tracker Lite's every 5 months. Story Tracker Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Story Tracker Lite ships an update every 5 months, Clearlist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Story Tracker Lite versus Clearlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStory Tracker LiteClearlist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew NicolleHemendra Khatik

In-app purchases

None

Story Tracker Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Clearlist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Story Tracker Lite free?
Story Tracker Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clearlist free?
Clearlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Story Tracker Lite or Clearlist have ads?
Neither Story Tracker Lite nor Clearlist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Story Tracker Lite or Clearlist?
Story Tracker Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Clearlist every 2 months. Most recently, Story Tracker Lite was updated on August 18, 2026 and Clearlist on September 6, 2026.

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