# Annotate+ Markup image vs XClip

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XClip at 83% against Annotate+ Markup image's 40%. XClip also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0). Annotate+ Markup image's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Annotate+ Markup image sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XClip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

XClip holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Annotate+ Markup image has 116 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Annotate+ Markup image's written reviews are positive against 83% of XClip's.

Annotate+ Markup image ships an update every 2 weeks, XClip fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Annotate+ Markup image | XClip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-plus-markup-image/id1227197910/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xclip-toolbox-keyboard/id1626708496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [奕才 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016315440) | [祥 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503721056) |

## What reviewers say

### Annotate+ Markup image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-plus-markup-image/id1227197910)

Easily mark up images with a wide array of tools like lines, text, and effects. Create collages, combine screenshots into long images, and manage photos with widgets. Share annotated images directly.

**Highlights:** Extensive annotation tools (lines, text, effects), Fast tool switching with swipe gestures, 29 collage formats, Long screenshot combining, Widget for photo preview and deletion, Action extension for pre-share annotation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annotate+ Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### XClip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xclip-toolbox-keyboard/id1626708496)

Manage clipboard history and pre-written text snippets directly from your keyboard. Includes an integrated calculator for quick calculations within text fields. Optimized for a small size and offline use.

**Highlights:** Clipboard history management, Snippet text management, Integrated calculator, Offline operation, Small app size (<1MB), Picture-in-picture clipboard monitoring, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XClip Premium | $1.99 | per year |
| XClip Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Annotate+ Markup image free?

Annotate+ Markup image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XClip free?

XClip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Annotate+ Markup image or XClip?

XClip is rated higher. Annotate+ Markup image averages 4.0 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while XClip averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Annotate+ Markup image or XClip have ads?

Neither Annotate+ Markup image nor XClip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Annotate+ Markup image or XClip?

Annotate+ Markup image ships an update every 2 weeks, and XClip fortnightly. Most recently, Annotate+ Markup image was updated on October 15, 2026 and XClip on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*