Comparison

Clarissa AI vs CortextAI

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

Head to head
About

Clarissa AI

An intelligent AI assistant that processes all requests on your device for complete privacy. It offers voice interaction, task management, and integration with Siri Shortcuts. Optional cloud AI access provides advanced reasoning capabilities.

Highlights
  • On-device AI processing for privacy
  • Voice interaction and dictation
  • Task management (weather, math, calendar, reminders)
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
  • Optional cloud AI access
  • Conversation memory
Features
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Clarissa is your intelligent AI assistant that runs entirely on your device. Powered by Apple Intelligence and Apple Foundation Models, your conversations stay completely private. No data leaves your device. PRIVATE & SECURE All AI processing happens on-device using Apple's Foundation Models. Your questions, tasks, and personal information never leave your iPhone or Mac. No cloud processing, no data collection, no compromises on privacy. SMART TOOLS Clarissa can help you with everyday tasks: - Check the weather for any location - Calculate tips, percentages, and math problems - Create calendar events and schedule meetings - Set reminders and manage your to-do list - Look up contacts and find phone numbers - Remember important information for later VOICE INTERACTION Speak naturally with built-in voice input. Dictate your questions hands-free and hear responses read aloud. Perfect for when you're on the go or multitasking. SIRI SHORTCUTS "Hey Siri, ask Clarissa" — Clarissa integrates with Siri Shortcuts for quick access and automation. Create custom shortcuts to streamline your workflow. CLOUD FALLBACK Need more power? Connect to 100+ AI models via OpenRouter, including Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, and more. Use cloud AI when you need advanced reasoning while keeping on-device AI for everyday tasks. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Built with SwiftUI and Apple's latest design language for a native experience that feels right at home on iOS and macOS. Smooth animations, intuitive gestures, and seamless integration with your Apple devices. CONVERSATION MEMORY Clarissa remembers what matters. Save important facts and preferences that persist across conversations, making your assistant smarter over time. Clarissa is designed for Apple Intelligence-enabled devices. Experience AI the way it should be: fast, private, and helpful.

About

CortextAI

Features
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CortextAI is a private offline AI assistant and productivity workspace that helps you organize email, notes, tasks, calendar events, files, browsing, and chat in one place. Designed as a personal AI operating system, CortextAI helps you capture information, summarize it, connect related items, and turn it into action. Whether you are managing daily work, personal planning, follow-ups, or local documents, CortextAI gives you a focused AI-powered workspace without depending on constant cloud processing. Why users choose CortextAI: . Offline AI assistant for everyday productivity . On-device AI for privacy-first workflows . Email, notes, tasks, calendar, files, browser, and chat in one app . Smart summaries, next-step suggestions, and daily prioritization . AI chat across your local data . Quick Capture for ideas, tasks, messages, and meeting notes . AI Search across your workspace . Cross-linking between emails, notes, tasks, events, and files . Command center to see what matters now Use CortextAI to: . organize email and unread follow-ups . create, edit, search, and summarize notes . manage tasks, deadlines, and priorities . review calendar events and daily schedules . keep local files organized in one private workspace . ask your AI assistant what needs attention today . plan your day faster with context-aware suggestions CortextAI is built for users who want an offline AI productivity app, a private AI organizer, and a smarter daily planning tool in one experience. Premium features unlock advanced AI workflows, including unlimited AI chat, Quick Capture routing, AI Search, browser summaries, cross-linking across modules, and command center actions. Terms of Service: https://cortextai.saposs.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Clarissa AI4 screens
CortextAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clarissa AI at none against CortextAI's 2. CortextAI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CortextAI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Clarissa AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Clarissa AI versus CortextAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClarissa AICortextAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCameron RyeLy Hong Phat

In-app purchases

None

Clarissa AI

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CortextAI

Subscriptions1
  • CortextAI Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • CortextAI Pro LifeTime$9.99

Questions

Is Clarissa AI free?
Clarissa AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CortextAI free?
CortextAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clarissa AI or CortextAI have ads?
Neither Clarissa AI nor CortextAI shows ads.

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