Comparison

ToneDown vs Clarix

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

Head to head
About

ToneDown

Features
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Don’t send that message yet. ToneDown helps you rewrite emotional, angry or impulsive messages into calm, clear communication β€” without losing your point. We’ve all been there. You’re frustrated. You type fast. You hit send. And five minutes later… 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.

About

Clarix

Features
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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.

Screenshots

ToneDown4 screens
Clarix4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Clarix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ToneDown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ToneDown versus Clarix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToneDownClarix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJp TerpstraKristina Baltutyte

In-app purchases

None

ToneDown

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Clarix

Subscriptions2
  • Clarix Pro$4.991 Month
  • Clarix Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ToneDown free?
ToneDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clarix free?
Clarix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ToneDown or Clarix have ads?
Neither ToneDown nor Clarix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ToneDown or Clarix?
ToneDown ships an update every 3 days, and Clarix every 3 weeks. Most recently, ToneDown was updated on October 31, 2026 and Clarix on October 25, 2026.

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