AppList. vs Clearly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppList.
Organize your favorite applications into a clean, minimalist list. This free launcher focuses on reducing distractions and visual noise, making your phone feel like a tool. It prioritizes privacy with no ads or tracking.
- Minimalist app list design
- Customizable text styling
- Reduced clutter and distractions
- Privacy-focused, no tracking
- Supports up to 65 apps
- Widgets for fullscreen list
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A free minimalist home screen with your favorite apps, beautifully listed. That's it. • Beautifully Minimal – Turn your app grid into a sleek, organized list – Clean design with customizable alignment and text styling – Designed to reduce clutter and visual noise • Mindful by Design – Focus on what matters by removing distractions – Curate your essential apps with intention – Make your phone feel like a tool, not a trap • Private and Honest – No ads – No tracking – No hidden analytics – Your data stays on your device – Open source app catalog • Additional notes - This app is completely free with optional donations to support the solo developer :-) - Two widgets combine into a fullscreen list of apps, or on iOS 27 one extra-large widget fills the screen - The app comes with the equivalent of 5 fullscreen lists (for up to 65 apps!)
Clearly
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Stop the mindless scroll, start your intentional day. We believe smartphones should be tools for your goals, not distractions that pull you away. Clearly returns the power to your hands. Replace flashy icons with clean, minimalist text widgets. The brief "1-second pause" before an app opens will protect your precious time from unconscious habits. - Minimalist Widgets: Simplify your home screen. - Dark & Light Mode: Beautifully adapted for any environment. - Fully Customizable: Adjust fonts, sizes, and letter spacing to your taste. - Intentional Delay: Set a 0–60 second "pause" timer before opening any app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clearly at none against AppList.'s 3. AppList.'s advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). 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
Both are free to download. AppList. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Clearly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AppList. | Clearly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clement Boissiere | seongho noh |
In-app purchases
AppList.
- Small Tip$2.99
- Extra Pages$2.99
- Big Tip$9.99
Clearly
No in-app purchases









