# Clear vs Shift Sync

The clearest difference is price: Clear at Free against Shift Sync's $1.99. Shift Sync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 110). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Clear is free to download; Shift Sync costs $1.99 up front. Clear sells 110 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shift Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clear | Shift Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-to-dos-and-reminders/id493136154/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impending](https://appshunter.io/developer/486747007) | [STEVEN RYAN DENISON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887663991) |

## What reviewers say

### Clear

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

Organize your life with a beautifully minimal to-do list app. Its intuitive gesture-based interface and customizable design make managing tasks effortless.  Track everything from daily errands to long-term projects with visual cues and flexible list options.

**Highlights:** Beautifully minimal interface, Color heatmap for task priority, Fluent gesture controls, Customizable themes and icons, Flexible list creation, Drag and drop task management

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

**In-app purchases (110)**

| 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 |
| Pretty Princess Classic | Free | one-time |
| The Heist Classic | Free | one-time |
| Ultraviolet Classic | Free | one-time |
| Bluberry | Free | one-time |
| Black Cycle | Free | one-time |
| Absolute Blonde | Free | one-time |
| Commit Mono | Free | one-time |
| Harry | Free | one-time |
| Gulkave | Free | one-time |
| Horror Metal | Free | one-time |
| Regards | Free | one-time |
| Hylia | Free | one-time |
| Cormorant Garamond | Free | one-time |
| Walt | Free | one-time |
| Chicago FLF | Free | one-time |
| Night Owl Classic | Free | one-time |
| Lucky Clover (Legacy) | Free | one-time |
| American Typewriter | Free | one-time |
| Pocket Monk | Free | one-time |
| California Sunset | Free | one-time |
| Groovy Love | Free | one-time |
| Jungle | Free | one-time |
| Kittens Silhouette | Free | one-time |
| Watermelon | Free | one-time |
| Ocean Silhouette | Free | one-time |
| Spotlights Thin Dotty | Free | one-time |
| Wavepool | Free | one-time |
| Wonderful & Wicked | Free | one-time |
| Futura | Free | one-time |
| Averia | Free | one-time |
| Comfortaa | Free | one-time |
| Bilingual Serif | Free | one-time |
| BioRhyme | Free | one-time |
| Alexandria | Free | one-time |
| Courier New | Free | one-time |
| Mosteri | Free | one-time |
| Paytone | Free | one-time |
| Rubik | Free | one-time |
| Velfo | Free | one-time |
| Vault Alarm | Free | one-time |
| BD Orange (Regular) | Free | one-time |
| BD Orange (Bold) | Free | one-time |
| Ghost Story | Free | one-time |
| Happy Holidays | Free | one-time |
| Wisp | Free | one-time |
| Hello Winds | Free | one-time |
| Old Standard | Free | one-time |
| Paper Cutout | Free | one-time |
| Broken Console | Free | one-time |
| Feeling Passionate | Free | one-time |
| Doggies Silhouette | Free | one-time |
| JetBrains Mono | Free | one-time |
| Life Savers | Free | one-time |
| Evergreen | Free | one-time |
| Forest Silhouette | Free | one-time |
| Metro Uber | Free | one-time |
| Noteworthy | Free | one-time |
| Baskerville | Free | one-time |
| Permanent Marker | Free | one-time |
| Safari Silhouette | Free | one-time |
| Frightful | Free | one-time |
| Hail Mary Stripes | Free | one-time |
| Amatic | Free | one-time |
| Sarina | Free | one-time |
| JellyBelly | Free | one-time |
| Vinetters | Free | one-time |
| Perfect Thoughts | Free | one-time |
| School Rules | Free | one-time |
| Baloo | Free | one-time |
| London Serif | Free | one-time |
| Pacifico | Free | one-time |
| Boho | Free | one-time |
| Cartridge | Free | one-time |
| Morning Story | Free | one-time |
| Saturday Cartoons | Free | one-time |
| Bonbon | Free | one-time |
| Roy Make | Free | one-time |
| Daily Special | Free | one-time |
| Atomic Marker | Free | one-time |
| Wonder | Free | one-time |
| Grape Nuts | Free | one-time |
| Little Paws | Free | one-time |
| Wind Song | Free | one-time |
| Monoton | Free | one-time |
| Croissant | Free | one-time |
| Super Color | Free | one-time |
| Rainforest | Free | one-time |
| Molly Louie | Free | one-time |
| Be Mine | Free | one-time |
| Aishiteru | Free | one-time |
| Cutie Pie | Free | one-time |
| Monster Madness | Free | one-time |
| Touchdown | Free | one-time |
| Captain America | Free | one-time |
| iA Quattro | Free | one-time |
| I Hate Comic Sans | Free | one-time |
| Easy Coast | Free | one-time |
| Knitted Christmas | Free | one-time |
| Lovely Christmas | Free | one-time |
| Tilt Neon | Free | one-time |
| Womprat | Free | one-time |
| Lollapalooza | Free | one-time |
| Space Silhouette | Free | one-time |
| 8-Bit Sound Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sci-Fi Sound Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Haze | $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


### Shift Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-sync/id6761077840)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clear free?

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

### Is Shift Sync free?

Shift Sync costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Clear or Shift Sync have ads?

Neither Clear nor Shift Sync shows ads.

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