Templator vs Clareo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Templator
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Stop rebuilding the same to-do lists. Templator turns the checklists you use again and again into reusable task templates. Packing for a trip, preparing a weekly review, onboarding a client: build the list once, then reuse it whenever you need it. CREATE ONCE. REUSE ANYTIME. β’ Build templates with tasks, sections, notes, and due dates. β’ Add smart variables for the details that change each time, like a client name, a date, or a destination. β’ Review the list before sending and leave out the tasks you don't need this time. β’ Start from 49 ready-made templates in the built-in gallery. β’ Reach your favorite templates from Home Screen widgets and Siri Shortcuts. β’ Keep templates in sync across your iPhone and iPad with iCloud. WORKS WITH YOUR TASK MANAGER Send tasks straight to Apple Reminders with the free version. Upgrade to Pro to also send them to Todoist, Things 3, and OmniFocus. FREE TO START Create up to three templates, use two variables per template, and send to Apple Reminders. No Templator account required. MORE WITH PRO β’ Unlimited templates and variables β’ Todoist, Things 3, and OmniFocus β’ Date, number, and choice variables β’ Due dates that count from a date you pick at send time β’ A new list or project for every run β’ Pinned templates Templator Pro is available as an annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Spend less time recreating lists and more time getting things done. Privacy Policy: https://bakkertechnologies.no/templator/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://bakkertechnologies.no/templator/terms/
Clareo
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Clareo is a task planner that turns a crowded Inbox into clear next actionsβone card at a time. Capture quickly, swipe through Clarify, then choose what deserves your attention today. No Clareo account or third-party tracking. Your tasks stay on your device and can sync through your private iCloud. A LIGHTER WAY THROUGH YOUR TASKS β’ Capture a task in seconds without stopping to organize it β’ Duplicate a taskβs title and notes when similar work comes up β’ Clarify your Inbox with simple cards and clear choices β’ Send each item to Next Actions, Projects, Someday, Reference, or Today β’ Handle a quick action with the built-in 2-minute timer β’ Keep Today short, visible, and ready to complete FIND IT. FINISH IT. REMEMBER IT. β’ Search active and completed tasks when you need the detail again β’ Review your most recent completions in the Logbook β’ Build a steady rhythm with streaks, daily digests, and due reminders β’ Add a task or check your Inbox with Siri and Shortcuts β’ Keep tasks in view with Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets β’ Choose from four bright pastel themes in Light or Dark appearance CLAREO PREMIUM Premium is a one-time unlock for people who want deeper focus and reflection: β’ Focus timer with preset and custom durations β’ Repeating tasks for the work that returns β’ Full Logbook with monthly and yearly calendars and day-by-day completion history β’ Weekly Report and Clarify Insight for progress and sorting patterns β’ Progress widgets for weekly activity and streaks β’ Suggested tags based on how you use Clareo PRIVATE BY DESIGN Clareo does not require its own account. Your task data is stored on your device and can sync with your private iCloud. There are no ads and no third-party tracking. Capture what is on your mind. Clarify the next action. Make today feel doable.
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Verdict
Templator and Clareo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Templator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Clareo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Templator ships an update every 5 days, Clareo every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Templator | Clareo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haakon Hoel Bakker | YoungWon Studio |
In-app purchases
Templator
- Templator Pro Annual$3.991 Year
- Templator Pro$9.99
Clareo
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Clareo Premium$4.99
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- Large Tip$4.99









