Data Jar vs Clipboard Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Data Jar
This app acts as a persistent data store for your automation workflows. It allows you to save and retrieve various data types, including text, numbers, lists, dictionaries, and files, directly from your automation tools. Data is synced across devices via iCloud and can be accessed from the Files app.
- Persist key-value pairs
- Supports text, numbers, booleans, lists, dictionaries, and files
- Direct integration with automation tools
- iCloud Drive storage and sync
- Multi-window and drag-and-drop support on iPad
- Access via Files app
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Data Jar is a data store designed to be used with Shortcuts. The data store lets you persist key-value pairs. If you have used dictionaries and lists in Shortcuts, then you’ll find that the data format used by Data Jar is very similar. - Extensive support for Shortcuts, enabling you to read and update data directly from Shortcuts. - Store text, numbers, booleans, lists, dictionaries and even files. - Files are stored in iCloud Drive and can be accessed from the Files app. - Support for multiple windows and drag and drop on the iPad. - Synchronisation between devices using iCloud. Data Jar is free to use but contains a tip jar where users can pay a few bucks to support the developer.
Clipboard Manager
This app organizes and provides instant access to your copied items across devices. It offers powerful search, text transformations, and integrates with your iOS device for seamless use. Organize clips into custom collections with optional iCloud sync for cross-device access.
- Clipboard history organization
- Powerful search and filtering
- 75+ text transformation tools
- Keyboard extension for any app
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Customizable collections with icons
- Siri Shortcuts and Widgets support
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Trusted by thousands of users across Mac, iPhone, and iPad, PastePal is the clipboard manager that keeps everything you copy organized and instantly accessible. Private by Design No automatic tracking. No external servers. Your data stays on your device — you decide what gets saved and when. Optional iCloud Sync Opt-in iCloud Sync keeps your history in step across all your Apple devices. Always your choice. Powerful Search Filter clips by type, collection, date range, and more. Find anything instantly. Transform Anything 75+ built-in text transforms — case conversion, JSON, Base64, URL encoding, sorting, hashing, and more. Works Everywhere on iOS - Keyboard Extension — access your clips from any app - iMessage Extension — paste saved clips directly in conversations - Share Extension — save links, text, and images from any app - Siri Shortcuts — automate your clipboard workflows - Widgets — quick access from your Home Screen or Lock Screen - Live Activity & Dynamic Island — your clipboard, always within reach Organize Your Way - Create custom collections with beautiful icons - Browse history by collection or content type - Manually add your own items and snippets One-Time Purchase Pay once and own it forever. Includes Family Sharing and a universal purchase that covers Mac, iPhone, and iPad — no subscriptions, no upsells. Continuous updates and new features are included. Terms https://indiegoodies.com/pastepal/terms Privacy policy https://indiegoodies.com/pastepal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Data Jar at 4.9 against Clipboard Manager's 4.1. Data Jar also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 68%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Data Jar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Clipboard Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Data Jar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 868 and 191 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Data Jar's written reviews are positive against 68% of Clipboard Manager's.
Data Jar ships an update every 9 days, Clipboard Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Data Jar | Clipboard Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (868 ratings) — better | 4.1 (191 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews — better | 67.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 868 — better | 191 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon B. Støvring | Khoa Pham |
Customer experience
Data Jar
Clipboard Manager
Bugs and requests
Data Jar
Reported bugs
2 issues- Files getting automatically deleted with large numbers
- Issues with saving base64 encoded images
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to add individual values to existing dictionaries
- Device-specific variables
- Folder organization for values
- Boolean action to set values
- Widget support
Clipboard Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Data Jar
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
Clipboard Manager
- Snack-Sized Tip$0.99
- Coffee-Sized Tip$3.99
- Lunch-Sized Tip$5.99
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- Pro$14.99
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