# Clear vs Ro

The clearest difference is price: Clear at Free against Ro's $0.99. Clear also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 3). Ro's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 110). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Clear is free to download; Ro costs $0.99 up front. Clear sells 110 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clear has 5.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Clear's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ro's.

Clear ships an update every 3 days, Ro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clear | Ro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-to-dos-and-reminders/id493136154/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ro-focus-timer/id6764583798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 196 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impending](https://appshunter.io/developer/486747007) | [Zachary Foerst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456563707) |

## 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


### Ro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ro-focus-timer/id6764583798)

This focus timer uses the Pomodoro Technique to break work into focused sessions with short breaks. It offers customizable timers, ambient sounds, and detailed stats to help users stay sharp and avoid burnout. Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration keep your countdown visible.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable work/break durations, Ambient soundscapes, Live Activity & Dynamic Island integration, Detailed focus stats, Background notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clear free?

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

### Is Ro free?

Ro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Ro is rated higher. Clear averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Ro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Clear or Ro have ads?

Neither Clear nor Ro shows ads.

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

Clear ships an update every 3 days, and Ro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clear was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ro on October 20, 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.*