ToneDown vs Clarix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ToneDown
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Donβt send that message yet. ToneDown helps you rewrite emotional, angry or impulsive messages into calm, clear communication β without losing your point. Weβve all been there. Youβre frustrated. You type fast. You hit send. And five minutes laterβ¦ you regret it. ToneDown gives you a pause button. How it works β’ Paste or speak your message β’ Choose your tone: Calm, Neutral or Direct β’ Instantly get a rewritten version β’ Copy and send anywhere β Text, WhatsApp, Email, Slack No filters. No judgment. Just better wording. Perfect for: β’ Relationships β’ Work conflicts β’ Difficult conversations β’ High-emotion moments Stay in control of how you sound.
Clarix
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Stop guessing what to say. Clarix rewrites your messages with clarity, confidence, and intent β so you always sound like you mean it. Whether you're texting a crush, replying to work messages, or talking to friends, Clarix adapts your tone instantly. KEY FEATURES: β’ Rewrite messages for any situation (crush, work, friends, family) β’ Choose your tone: confident, casual, direct, playful β’ Remove hesitation and vague language β’ Improve clarity without losing your voice β’ See exactly what changed and why No more overthinking texts. Just clear, confident communication. One message. Transformed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToneDown at none against Clarix's 2. ToneDown also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Clarix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ToneDown asks for nothing beyond the download.
ToneDown ships an update every 3 days, Clarix every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ToneDown | Clarix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jp Terpstra | Kristina Baltutyte |
In-app purchases
ToneDown
No in-app purchases
Clarix
- Clarix Pro$4.991 Month
- Clarix Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year









