# Clear vs Goblin Tools

The clearest difference is price: Clear at Free against Goblin Tools's $0.99. Clear also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Goblin Tools's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 62%) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Clear is free to download; Goblin Tools costs $0.99 up front. Clear sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Goblin Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goblin Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.2K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Clear's written reviews are positive against 76% of Goblin Tools's.

Clear ships an update every 4 days, Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clear | Goblin Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-to-dos-and-reminders/id493136154/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 196 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impending](https://appshunter.io/developer/486747007) | [Skyhook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695118263) |

## What reviewers say

### Clear

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

This app offers a minimalist and intuitive way to manage your tasks and reminders. Its unique gesture-based interface and customizable features make organizing your thoughts and to-dos a seamless experience. Track everything from daily errands to project checklists with a visually appealing heatmap.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, 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 |
| Clear Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Bonus Sound Pack | Free | one-time |
| Gulkave | Free | one-time |
| Cormorant Garamond | Free | one-time |
| Chicago FLF | 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


### Goblin Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Productivity, #13 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of single-task tools designed to assist neurodivergent individuals with overwhelming or challenging tasks. Features include automatic task breakdown, language formalization, tone interpretation, time estimation, and recipe generation.

**Highlights:** Magic Todo list for automatic task breakdown, Formalizer for language transformation, Judge for tone interpretation, Estimator for activity timeframes, Compiler for braindump to task conversion, Chef for recipe generation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for breaking down tasks
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 🎨 Customizable task breakdown
- 🔍 Beneficial for writing/communication
- 🍲 Helpful for meal planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates for tasks
- 🔄 Lack of syncing/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Cursor and text highlighting issues

**Requested features**

- Reminders and scheduling options
- Customizable categories and organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps
- More advanced analytics and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clear free?

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

### Is Goblin Tools free?

Goblin Tools costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clear or Goblin Tools?

Goblin Tools is rated higher. Clear averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Goblin Tools averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Clear or Goblin Tools have ads?

Neither Clear nor Goblin Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clear or Goblin Tools?

Clear ships an update every 4 days, and Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clear was updated on November 10, 2026 and Goblin Tools on November 12, 2026.

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