# Clear vs Sorted³

The clearest difference is update cadence: Clear at every 3 days against Sorted³'s every 3 weeks. Sorted³'s advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 63%) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clear sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sorted³ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Clear against 4.7 for Sorted³. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.2K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Clear's written reviews are positive against 73% of Sorted³'s.

Clear ships an update every 3 days, Sorted³ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clear | Sorted³ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-to-dos-and-reminders/id493136154/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorted-calendar-notes-tasks/id1306893526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impending](https://appshunter.io/developer/486747007) | [StaySorted Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022256486) |

## What reviewers say

### Clear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-to-dos-and-reminders/id493136154)

This app offers a minimalist interface for managing tasks and reminders with intuitive gestures. Organize anything from daily to-dos to complex projects with customizable themes and a unique heatmap feature.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Gesture-based task management, Customizable themes and icons, Heatmap for task prioritization, Flexible list creation, Reminders and routines

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy Clear Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Clear Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Legacy Clear Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Bonus Sound Pack | Free | one-time |
| Gulkave | Free | one-time |
| Cormorant Garamond | Free | one-time |
| Chicago FLF | Free | one-time |
| Pocket Monk | Free | one-time |
| 8-Bit Sound Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Sound Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, intuitive, and efficient
- 👍 Elegant and minimalist design
- 💡 Satisfying gestures and interactions
- 🚀 Lightning-fast performance
- 💡 Customizable themes and icons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss after updates
- 🔒 Lack of security/backup options
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Removal of previously free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in recent versions

**Reported bugs**

- Text input issues on iOS 16 update
- List items disappearing after updates
- Syncing problems across devices
- Crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Restore iCloud sync capability
- Add undo/restore deleted items feature
- Improve reminders and due dates functionality
- Introduce a one-time purchase option
- Develop a desktop/web version


### Sorted³

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorted-calendar-notes-tasks/id1306893526)

This app unifies your calendar events and tasks into a single timeline, allowing for formatted notes and attachments. It helps you effortlessly schedule your day with features like Auto Schedule and built-in flexibility to adjust to changes.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for events and tasks, Formatted notes and attachments, Effortless scheduling with Auto Schedule, Built-in flexibility for schedule adjustments, Widgets for iOS and macOS, iCloud Sync, Natural Language Processing

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSPAI Member Bundle | Free | one-time |
| 14-day Extended Trial | Free | one-time |
| 14-day Extended Trial for Mac | Free | one-time |
| Buy a soda | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy a pizza | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get PRO on iOS | $14.99 | one-time |
| Get PRO on macOS Promo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get PRO on macOS | $24.99 | one-time |
| Students Benefits Bundle | $31.99 | one-time |
| Sorted³ PRO iOS + macOS | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent time management and scheduling features
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable syncing across devices
- 💡 Innovative auto-scheduling functionality
- 👍 Customizable task organization (lists, tags, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring issues with syncing and data loss
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported by multiple users
- 🔧 Lack of integration with other productivity apps
- 🔧 Limited calendar and weekly/monthly views
- 🔧 Difficulty managing large number of tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues causing data loss
- Crashes and freezes on launch
- Recurring tasks not behaving as expected
- Calendar integration not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Location-based reminders
- Improved calendar integration and views
- Ability to set task dependencies and priorities
- Export/backup functionality for task data
- Pomodoro timer integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clear free?

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

### Is Sorted³ free?

Sorted³ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clear or Sorted³?

Sorted³ is rated higher. Clear averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Sorted³ averages 4.7 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Clear or Sorted³ have ads?

Neither Clear nor Sorted³ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clear or Sorted³?

Clear ships an update every 3 days, and Sorted³ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clear was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sorted³ on November 5, 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.*