# CliQi™ vs Smartbox

The clearest difference is rating: CliQi™ at 5.0 against Smartbox's 3.7. CliQi™ also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CliQi™ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Smartbox sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CliQi™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

CliQi™ ships an update every 10 days, Smartbox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CliQi™ | Smartbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cliqi/id6755098636/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartbox-image-and-text-tools/id6762036230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SYCAMORE INTERACTIVE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650930565) | [宇楠 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883355340) |

## What reviewers say

### CliQi™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cliqi/id6755098636)

Create and converse with unique AI characters for storytelling and entertainment. Design personalized companions, explore natural dialogues, and build engaging narratives in a safe, creative environment. Regular updates add new features and content.

**Highlights:** Create customized AI characters, Engage in natural AI conversations, Build creative stories and narratives, Coherent and responsive dialogues, Safe and moderated environment, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month VIP | $14.99 | per month |
| 3-Months VIP | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 1-Year VIP | $119.99 | per year |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


### Smartbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartbox-image-and-text-tools/id6762036230)

Immerse yourself in a world of diverse stories, from sci-fi adventures to romantic tales and suspenseful mysteries. Enjoy short, engaging narratives updated daily with personalized recommendations. Experience thrilling plots and imaginative fantasy worlds.

**Highlights:** Diverse genres: Sci-Fi, Suspense, Romance, Fantasy, Short, immersive reading experiences, Daily content updates, Personalized recommendations, Interactive storytelling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous package week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Continuous package week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Continuous weekly subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Continuous weekly subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Continuous package month | $34.99 | per month |
| Continuous monthly subscription | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CliQi™ free?

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

### Is Smartbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CliQi™ or Smartbox?

CliQi™ is rated higher. CliQi™ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Smartbox averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do CliQi™ or Smartbox have ads?

Smartbox shows ads; CliQi™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, CliQi™ or Smartbox?

CliQi™ ships an update every 10 days, and Smartbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, CliQi™ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smartbox on October 25, 2026.

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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.*