Comparison

Clarity vs PinnedNote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen & Home Screen Widgets
  • Radically Simple Task Addition
  • Batch Mode for Multiple Tasks
  • Human-centered Design
  • Reflections Calendar
  • Smart Reminders
Features
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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.

About

PinnedNote

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Clarity4 screens
PinnedNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PinnedNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Clarity asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Clarity versus PinnedNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClarityPinnedNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOraya LLCDavid Pluskal

In-app purchases

None

Clarity

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PinnedNote

Subscriptions1
  • PinnedNote Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • PinnedNote Pro$4.99

Questions

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

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