Comparison

Cleft vs Skora

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cleft

This app is designed for verbal thinkers to capture their thoughts out loud, without typing. It offers real-time transcription, offline functionality, and smart organization. Ideal for those who prefer speaking their ideas, it provides a frictionless way to record and manage notes.

Highlights
  • Live transcription
  • Offline-first functionality
  • One-tap voice capture
  • Smart organization
  • Markdown export
  • Apple Watch support
  • On-device transcription
Features
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You're a verbal thinker. Cleft captures thoughts before they vanish. The way you think. Out loud. On device, even offline. Featured in Fast Company's "25 Best New Apps." Capture on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or CarPlay. Wherever a thought lands. "You've built one of the BEST apps for ADHD people." - Jenner, Entrepreneur KEY FEATURES • Spotlight Search - Find any note instantly from anywhere • Fast Transcription - Keeps up with how fast you talk • One-Tap Capture - Voice to text in seconds • Pick Up Anytime - Add to yesterday's thought. Or any note, whenever the next one lands • Siri & Shortcuts - Search notes, get summaries, export by voice • Apple Watch - Record notes from your wrist • CarPlay - Capture hands-free while driving • Recording at a Glance - Dynamic Island, Lock Screen • Keyboard Shortcuts - Fast navigation without leaving the keyboard • Widgets - Pin a thought, resume your last, or capture fresh from your home screen • Offline-First - Works without internet, syncs when connected • Smart Organization - Capture first. Organize never. • Markdown Export - Edit and format your notes • Privacy by Design - On-device transcription, encrypted storage "When I looked at what was written, it was like 'My God, somebody got me here.'" - 73-year-old farrier, first time user BUILT FOR HOW YOU THINK Accessibility isn't a feature here. It's the foundation. Cleft was made by people with ADHD, Autism, and Dysgraphia, for people who think the same way. Capture ideas without losing your flow. No system to manage. Rambles welcome. "Fits my brain like a glove." - Rafa, Founder CAPTURE ANYTHING Meeting notes • Creative ideas • Article drafts • To-do lists • Project docs • Daily journals • Quick thoughts CLEFT PLUS ($6.99/mo or $39.99/yr — annual works out to $3.33/mo) • 30-minute recordings • Customize Cleft - tell it how you want notes shaped • Notion auto-send + Obsidian & Apple Notes integrations • Zapier & Shortcuts automation • Family Sharing on annual - share Plus with up to 6 people "$39 a year for this is ridiculously low." - Legal tech advisor Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled. Manage in App Store settings. AS FEATURED IN Fast Company • The Verge • Lifehacker • GeekWire • TechCrunch • Snazzy Labs Try Cleft Free. Change Log: https://cleftnotes.com/changelog/ Terms: https://cleftnotes.com/terms Privacy: https://cleftnotes.com/privacy

About

Skora

Features
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Keep score the way you play - gathered around the table. Skora is the minimalist scorekeeper designed for real tabletop gameplay. No more passing phones around or squinting at tiny numbers. With edge-to-edge player panels and rotatable scores, everyone at the table can see their score at a glance. DESIGNED FOR THE TABLE Adaptive Layouts - 2 players: Clean vertical split - 3 players: Asymmetric layout optimized for triangle seating - 4 players: Grid layout with rotatable scores for perfect visibility - 5+ players: Flexible grid that adapts to your group size Effortless Score Tracking - Tap anywhere on your panel to add a point - Swipe down to subtract - Long press for quick adjustments (±1, ±5, ±10) - Satisfying haptic feedback for every action MULTIPLAYER MODE Connect Your Game Night - Local multiplayer via QR code scanning—no internet required - Host tracks the game on the main device - Players scan QR code to join with their profile - When the game ends, everyone automatically gets the results - Final scores and game history saved on all connected devices - Perfect for groups who want individual game tracking PERSONALIZATION Make It Yours - Add photos to player profiles from camera or library - 12 vibrant player colors to choose from or choose custom colors - 6 beautiful app themes (Purple, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Pink) - 7 alternate app icons to match your style GAME LIBRARY Track Your Collection - Save your favorite board games with photos - Track play count, high scores, and winners - Rich metadata (player count, play time, descriptions) CORE FEATURES - Gesture-based scoring—no cluttered buttons - Game history with final scores and timestamps - Share scoreboard as image to your group chat - Persistent game state—pickup exactly where you left off - In-game timer - iCloud sync across your devices - Zero account required—play instantly FREE vs PREMIUM FREE TIER - Up to 4 players per game - Last 5 games in history - Default purple theme - Default app icon - All core scoring features - Local multiplayer - Player photos PREMIUM UPGRADE - Up to 12 players per game - Unlimited game history - 6 premium themes - 6 alternate app icons - Support indie development - One-time purchase, no subscription PERFECT FOR Game nights - Family gatherings - Tournament tracking - Casual play - Any board game with incremental scoring - Catan - Carcassonne - Ticket to Ride - Splendor - Azul - And more --- Skora keeps it simple: launch, tap, play. No tutorials needed. No subscriptions. Just clean, functional scorekeeping that gets out of your way and lets you focus on the game.

Screenshots

Cleft4 screens
Skora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skora at every 10 days against Cleft's monthly. Cleft's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cleft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Skora sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cleft ships an update monthly, Skora every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cleft versus Skora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleftSkora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCleft AIAndras Varga

Bugs and requests

Cleft

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recording stops working after initial use
  • Inability to append to existing notes
  • Manual sync never works as expected
  • Lack of support for non-English languages

Requested features

6 requests
  • Increase maximum recording time
  • Improve editing and toggling between modes
  • Add ability to retry processing failed summaries
  • Allow custom storage locations for notes and audio
  • Enhance integration with Obsidian and other tools
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  • Expand Shortcuts and automation capabilities

Skora

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cleft

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plus Plan$6.991 Month
  • Annual Plus Plan$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Skora

One-time4
  • Support Developer$0.99
  • Extra Support$2.99
  • Premium Unlock$4.99
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  • Generous Support$4.99

Questions

Is Cleft free?
Cleft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skora free?
Skora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cleft or Skora have ads?
Neither Cleft nor Skora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cleft or Skora?
Cleft ships an update monthly, and Skora every 10 days. Most recently, Cleft was updated on October 20, 2026 and Skora on October 29, 2026.

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