Comparison

Cleft vs SwipeSpark

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

SwipeSpark

Features
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Take back control of your photo library one swipe at a time. SwipeSpark is the fastest, most intuitive way to clean up your iPhone and iPad photos. No complicated menus, no tedious scrolling through thousands of images. Just swipe right to keep, swipe left to delete. SWIPE TO DECIDE Review your photos one by one with a simple, satisfying swipe gesture. Right to keep, left to mark for deletion. Undo anytime — nothing is deleted until you confirm. Haptic feedback makes every decision feel great. SMART CLEAN WITH AI Let SwipeSpark's built-in AI classify your photos into smart categories: People, Landscapes, Documents, Animals, Food, Vehicles, Interiors, and more. Pick a category, scan your library, and quickly review only the photos that match. You can even enter a custom search query to find exactly what you're looking for. DUPLICATE DETECTION SwipeSpark automatically detects duplicate and near-identical photos in your library. Review grouped duplicates side by side and remove the extras in one tap to instantly free up storage. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See real-time stats on how many photos you've reviewed, how many you're keeping, and how much storage space you'll free up — all at a glance from the home screen. REVIEW BEFORE YOU DELETE Changed your mind? Browse your "Kept" and "To Delete" lists anytime. Tap any photo for a full-screen preview. Move photos between lists before committing. You're always in control.  BATCH DELETE When you're ready, delete all marked photos at once. SwipeSpark shows you exactly how much space you freed up with a satisfying summary. DESIGNED FOR YOUR EYES A sleek, dark-themed interface with smooth animations and a modern design that makes photo cleanup feel effortless. KEY FEATURES - Swipe-based photo review - AI-powered Smart Clean by category - Custom search queries  - Duplicate and near-duplicate detection - Full-screen photo preview - Undo and restore support - Real-time storage stats - Batch deletion with confirmation - Dark mode interface - Works on iPhone Stop hoarding blurry screenshots and duplicate selfies. Download SwipeSpark and make room for what matters.

Screenshots

Cleft4 screens
SwipeSpark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwipeSpark at none against Cleft's 2. SwipeSpark also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. SwipeSpark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cleft ships an update monthly, SwipeSpark every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cleft versus SwipeSpark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleftSwipeSpark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCleft AIMarco Molinari

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

SwipeSpark

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
None

SwipeSpark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cleft free?
Cleft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwipeSpark free?
SwipeSpark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cleft or SwipeSpark have ads?
Neither Cleft nor SwipeSpark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cleft or SwipeSpark?
Cleft ships an update monthly, and SwipeSpark every 5 days. Most recently, Cleft was updated on October 20, 2026 and SwipeSpark on October 25, 2026.

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