# Clear vs Critter Timer

The clearest difference is price: Clear at Free against Critter Timer's $1.99. Clear also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). Critter Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Clear is free to download; Critter Timer costs $1.99 up front. Clear sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Critter Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Critter Timer 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clear | Critter Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-to-dos-and-reminders/id493136154/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-timer/id6766671198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 196 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impending](https://appshunter.io/developer/486747007) | [Todd Seabrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895578071) |

## 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


### Critter Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critter-timer/id6766671198)

This app provides a cozy focus timer experience on your Apple Watch with charming, hand-illustrated woodland companions. Engage in focused work sessions while your critter friend studies alongside you, then enjoy gentle break animations that shift the scene to twilight.

**Highlights:** Standalone watchOS app, Animated woodland companions, Customizable focus and break lengths, Time-sensitive notifications, Daily session tracking and streaks, Auto-start option for seamless transitions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clear free?

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

### Is Critter Timer free?

Critter Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clear or Critter Timer?

Critter Timer is rated higher. Clear averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Critter Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Clear or Critter Timer have ads?

Neither Clear nor Critter Timer shows ads.

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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.*