Comparison

Cluely vs Sparklets

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

Head to head
About

Cluely

This app transforms your phone into an AI-powered notetaker. It transcribes conversations in real-time, offers AI assistance during calls, and generates detailed notes instantly after recordings end. It's designed for various scenarios, from virtual meetings to lectures, ensuring you capture every detail without distraction.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription
  • AI assistant for live conversations
  • Automated note generation
  • Support for virtual meetings (Zoom, Meet, Teams)
  • Noise cancellation
  • Cross-device sync
  • Secure and encrypted notes
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Cluely turns your phone into an AI notetaker that transcribes, gives real-time assistance, and takes perfect notes for you — whether you're in person or on a call. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Tap Start Recording 2. Cluely records and transcribes in real-time 3. Ask AI for assistance during the conversation 4. Get detailed notes seconds after the recording ends BUILT FOR EVERY CONVERSATION Virtual meetings — works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams with zero bots Job interviews — get real-time AI coaching and capture every detail Client meetings — focus on relationships, not typing notes Sales calls — stay present while Cluely captures everything Coffee shop discussions — capture ideas in casual settings Consulting sessions — document client needs without distraction Team huddles — capture standups and impromptu discussions Lectures & classes — never miss a word from the lecture hall or remote classroom REAL-TIME AI ASSISTANT Get suggested answers and talking points mid-conversation Interview prep and live coaching during calls Smart follow-up questions surfaced as you talk SHARE & COLLABORATE Send clean summaries to teammates, clients, or yourself Beautiful formatting — professional notes ready to share Export anywhere — email, Slack, or your favorite tools Sync across devices — seamlessly works with Cluely desktop DESKTOP SYNC Pairs with Cluely for Mac and Windows 100% undetectable — no bots joining calls, invisible to meeting participants Works for both in-person and virtual meetings LIVE TRANSCRIPTION 95% accuracy — captures every word, even in noisy environments Advanced noise cancellation — filters out background noise 300ms response time — see words appear as they're spoken YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Notes stored securely and encrypted You control what gets shared and with whom Delete recordings anytime Learn more: cluely.com/privacy Download Cluely and never lose track of an important conversation again. Whether you're on a Zoom call, in a job interview, meeting clients, or brainstorming with your team, Cluely ensures you capture every detail while staying fully engaged. Requirements: Internet connection for transcription Account creation required Microphone access for recording Terms of Service: cluely.com/terms Privacy Policy: cluely.com/privacy Support: help@cluely.com

About

Sparklets

This AI assistant helps busy professionals manage tasks, emails, calls, and schedules. Delegate responsibilities, track progress, and get support for daily work in a secure mobile companion.

Highlights
  • AI-powered task delegation
  • Email drafting and preparation
  • Call and schedule assistance
  • Progress tracking
  • Request organization
  • Secure integrations
Features
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Sparklets is a private AI assistant for busy professionals who need help managing work, follow-ups, emails, calls, schedules, and daily responsibilities. With an Assistant membership, delegate tasks, track progress, prepare follow-ups, organize requests, and get help from Sparky. Sparklets can help draft emails, prepare briefings, organize tasks, assist with calls, and support scheduling when you authorize the relevant integrations. You stay in control of what powers are connected, what information is remembered, and what the assistant can access. Choose Money for a focused view of connected accounts, transactions, spending, budgets, bills, and investments. Money includes no monthly Sparks. Choose an Assistant membership for the Assistant experience. Create your Sparklets account in the app and choose an available membership. Subscriptions are managed through your Apple Account and renew automatically unless canceled before renewal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sparklets Terms of Service: https://sparklets.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://sparklets.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Cluely4 screens
Sparklets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cluely at free with in-app purchases against Sparklets's subscription. Cluely also leads on ratings volume (572 vs 2). Sparklets's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, 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. Cluely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Sparklets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sparklets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cluely has 572 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cluely ships an update every 9 days, Sparklets every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cluely versus Sparklets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCluelySparklets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (572 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings572 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCluely IncAvant Digital Inc

Customer experience

Cluely

All ratings569 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative31.3%

Sparklets

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cluely

Subscriptions2
  • Cluely Mobile Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Cluely Mobile Annual3 Days trial$139.991 Year
9 purchases

Sparklets

Subscriptions6
  • Sparklets Money$11.991 Month
  • Sparklets Flex$34.991 Month
  • Sparklets Starter$119.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Sparklets Pro$179.991 Month
  • Sparklets Executive$299.991 Month
  • Sparklets Elite$499.991 Month
One-time3
  • 2,000 Sparks$29.99
  • 5,000 Sparks$59.99
  • 12,000 Sparks$119.99

Questions

Is Cluely free?
Cluely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparklets free?
Sparklets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cluely or Sparklets?
Sparklets is rated higher. Cluely averages 4.7 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while Sparklets averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cluely or Sparklets have ads?
Neither Cluely nor Sparklets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cluely or Sparklets?
Cluely ships an update every 9 days, and Sparklets every 8 days. Most recently, Cluely was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sparklets on October 28, 2026.

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