Comparison

Fluent Notes vs Unheld

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

Head to head
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

About

Unheld

Features
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Unheld is a quiet space for focus. Most focus apps make you watch the clock. Unheld does the opposite. Start a session, put your phone down, and focus without thinking about time. There are no ticking countdowns, no pressure, and no productivity scores. Time is held quietly in the background so you can stay present with your work. Unheld is designed for people who want calm focus instead of urgency — students, creatives, professionals, and anyone who finds traditional timers stressful. Features • One-tap focus sessions • No countdown by default • Gentle end reminders (optional) • Session history for reflection, not tracking • Apple Watch support • Local-only storage — your data stays on your device Premium (One-time purchase) Unlock session history, weekly summaries, and optional tags with a single purchase. No subscriptions. Designed for calm Unheld is not a Pomodoro timer and not a productivity system. It’s a quiet container for focus — so you can stop thinking about time and simply work.

Screenshots

Fluent Notes4 screens
Unheld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Unheld at 16.6 against Fluent Notes's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Fluent Notes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Unheld sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Fluent Notes versus Unheld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluent NotesUnheld
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose BlancoGuo Yu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Fluent Notes

One-time2
  • Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime Purchase$5.99
1 purchases

Unheld

One-time1
  • Unheld Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Fluent Notes free?
Fluent Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unheld free?
Unheld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fluent Notes or Unheld have ads?
Neither Fluent Notes nor Unheld shows ads.

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