Clarity vs PinnedNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clarity
This to-do app focuses on simplicity, organizing tasks without complex folders or tags. It offers Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets for at-a-glance task management and completion, along with a unique 'Reflections Calendar' to review weekly accomplishments. Designed to feel human and intuitive, it helps users stay on top of their day without overwhelming them.
- Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets
- Radically Simple Task Addition
- Batch Mode for Multiple Tasks
- Human-centered Design
- Reflections Calendar
- Smart Reminders
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Clarity is the to-do app that doesn't overwhelm you. No folders. No tags. No priority matrices. Just your tasks, beautifully organized and always within reach right on your Lock Screen and Home Screen. WHAT MAKES CLARITY DIFFERENT - Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets: See your tasks at a glance without ever opening the app. Check them off right from your Home Screen. - Radically Simple: Add a task in one tap. Set a time, a priority, and you're done. No learning curve, no setup wizard. - Batch Mode: Brain dump everything at once. Type multiple tasks, one per line, and add them all instantly. - Warm, Not Cold! Clarity feels like a notebook, not a spreadsheet. Cream tones, serif fonts, and thoughtful design that makes task management feel human. - Reflections Calendar: Look back at your week and see what you accomplished. Green rings for completed days, gentle nudges for what you missed. - Smart Reminders: Set times and get notified. Your tasks show up when you need them, not before. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add tasks with the + button or use Batch Mode to add many at once 2. Set priorities, dates, and reminders 3. Add Clarity widgets to your Lock Screen and Home Screen 4. Check off tasks from anywhere — the app, the widget, or a notification 5. Review your progress in Reflections BUILT WITH CARE Clarity is built by a small team at Oraya LLC. No ads. No investors. No data selling. Just a simple app built for people who want to stay on top of their day without the noise.
PinnedNote
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PinnedNote is the fastest way to capture a thought and easily put it where you’ll actually see it. Whether it’s a reminder, a shopping list, an idea, or a task you don’t want to forget, PinnedNote lets you write it down in seconds and pin it directly to your Lock Screen as a Live Activity. No folders. No clutter. No complex organization system. Just your notes, exactly when and where you need them. Minimal design inspired by Japanese aesthetic. Designed for people who think fast, get distracted easily, and want important information always within reach. Features: • Create notes instantly from your Lock Screen • Pin notes as Live Activities and keep them visible throughout the day • Schedule notes to appear at a specific time • Quick copy button for sharing information anywhere • Long press on note to pin or delete it • Support for plain text, bullet lists , or checklists • iCloud Sync across your devices • Light mode, dark mode, and also pink! Perfect for: • Daily reminders • Quotes and ideas • Study notes • Meeting notes • Shopping lists • Anything you don’t want to forget Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clarity at none against PinnedNote's 2. Clarity also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. PinnedNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Clarity asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Clarity | PinnedNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oraya LLC | David Pluskal |
In-app purchases
Clarity
No in-app purchases
PinnedNote
- PinnedNote Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- PinnedNote Pro$4.99









