Comparison

ShelfIt vs Fluent Notes

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

Head to head
About

ShelfIt

Manages recurring bills and subscriptions with reminders and spending history. Offers Home Screen widgets and calendar sync for easy tracking. Prioritizes privacy with no bank linking or email scanning.

Highlights
  • Subscription and bill tracking
  • Renewal reminders
  • Spending history with charts
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Calendar sync
  • iCloud sync
  • Multi-currency support
Features
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A cleaner way to manage subscriptions. Renewals, reminders, and spending history — plus Home Screen widgets for what's next. Privacy-first: no bank linking, no email scanning. You add subscriptions manually — ShelfIt keeps things organized with reminders and spending history. Billing Review: even if you haven't opened the app in a while, ShelfIt can generate charges based on your billing cycle. When you're back, review and remove cancelled items to keep your spending stats accurate. Track subscriptions, bills, and memberships — your way • Add App Store subscriptions fast with search • Or create anything manually: streaming, gym, rent, utilities, insurance, SaaS, cloud storage, and more Home Screen Widgets • See what’s next at a glance • Pin subscriptions to your widget for faster access (pinning only affects the widget display) Calendar sync • Sync renewal dates to the iOS Calendar • Each billing date appears as a normal calendar event • Use Calendar app features like alerts, search, and views to stay on top of renewals Spending history • See your full spending history with charts and a simple timeline • Understand where your money goes over time iCloud Sync • Sync across your Apple devices with iCloud Multi-currency • Track subscriptions in different currencies with automatic exchange rate conversion Privacy-first by design • No bank linking • No email scanning • Your data stays in your control Perfect for subscription management, bill tracking, recurring payment reminders, free trial reminders, budgeting, and personal finance. ------ Legal: • This application is licensed under Apple’s standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://shelfit-static.withyoufriends.com/privacy-policy • Terms of Service: https://shelfit-static.withyoufriends.com/terms-of-service

About

Fluent Notes

Instantly capture thoughts and set reminders using your voice. This app transcribes your spoken notes into searchable text and plays back your original recording when an alarm sounds. It integrates with iOS features like Live Activities and widgets for seamless time management.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated recording
  • Smart audio transcription
  • Voice playback for alarms
  • Live Activities integration
  • Interactive home screen widgets
  • Offline processing
  • StandBy mode display
Features
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Capture your thoughts instantly and never miss a beat with Clock Notes—the fastest, most natural way to set reminders and alarms. Forget fiddling with tiny date pickers or typing out long notes. Just hold the button, speak your mind, and let Clock Notes handle the rest. Whether it’s a quick "Laundry in 45 minutes" or a detailed "Meeting with Sarah at 2 PM about the project launch," Clock Notes turns your voice into a reliable alarm and a searchable text note instantly. YOUR VOICE, ON TIME Clock Notes isn't just a voice recorder; it's a powerful time management tool built for the speed of life. • Hold to Record: The interface is designed for speed. Tap and hold to capture a thought. Drag to lock for hands-free recording. • Smart Transcription: We automatically transcribe your audio so you can read, search, and skim your reminders later. • Hear Your Reminder: When the alarm goes off, your original voice recording plays. It’s like receiving a voicemail from your past self—impossible to ignore. BUILT FOR MODERN iOS Clock Notes leverages the latest Apple technologies to feel right at home on your device. • Live Activities: Keep an eye on your active timers right from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. Pause, resume, or cancel without unlocking your phone. • Interactive Widgets: See your upcoming reminders and tick them off directly from your Home Screen. • StandBy Mode: Looks stunning on your nightstand, keeping your next alarm front and center. • App Shortcuts: Just say "Hey Siri, create a note on Clock Note" to start recording instantly, completely hands-free. RELIABLE • AlarmKit Integration: Critical alerts ensure your alarms ring loud and clear, even if the app is closed, your device is locked, or you're in Do Not Disturb mode. • 100% Offline: Your privacy matters. All processing happens on-device. No internet connection required to set or receive alarms. (AI Features require internet connection) CLOCK NOTES PRO Unlock the full potential of your productivity: 7 Day free trial One time Lifetime Purchase

Screenshots

ShelfIt4 screens
Fluent Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShelfIt at every 5 days against Fluent Notes's every 6 weeks. ShelfIt also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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. ShelfIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fluent Notes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ShelfIt against 5.0 for Fluent Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, Fluent Notes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShelfIt versus Fluent Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelfItFluent Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer皓文 郑Jose Blanco

Customer experience

ShelfIt

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fluent Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShelfIt

Subscriptions2
  • ShelfIt Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ShelfIt Pro - Annual7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shelfit Pro - Lifetime Access$5.99
2 purchases

Fluent Notes

One-time2
  • Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is ShelfIt free?
ShelfIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fluent Notes free?
Fluent Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShelfIt or Fluent Notes?
ShelfIt and Fluent Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ShelfIt or Fluent Notes have ads?
Neither ShelfIt nor Fluent Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShelfIt or Fluent Notes?
ShelfIt ships an update every 5 days, and Fluent Notes every 6 weeks. Most recently, ShelfIt was updated on September 18, 2026 and Fluent Notes on August 29, 2026.

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