Comparison

Data Jar vs Clipboard Manager

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Clipboard Manager

Enhance your iOS device with custom keyboard shortcuts for quick sharing of photos, links, text, and files. Access your clipboard history and integrate AI features directly from your keyboard for seamless content management and productivity.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard shortcuts for content sharing
  • Clipboard history for quick access
  • ChatGPT integration from keyboard
  • Organize shortcuts with folders
  • Share folders with others
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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At OneTap, our mission is to reinvent how we share content and utilize the keyboard on our iOS devices. OneTap Keyboard elevates your iOS experience with innovative OneTap Keyboard Shortcuts, transforming how you interact with your device. What are OneTap Keyboard Shortcuts? OneTap Keyboard Shortcuts empower you to use ChatGPT, share specific photos, links, text phrases, and files directly from your keyboard. Simply download the OneTap App, add OneTap's Keyboard to your device's keyboard settings, and create your custom Keyboard Shortcuts within the app. These shortcuts are instantly available on your keyboard, making sharing content seamless and efficient. OneTap also has a Clipboard feature, which you access right from your keyboard. Anything you manually copy will show up on this tab and is available to copy again whenever you need to. You can long press on a piece of content on the Clipboard that you want to turn into a OneTap shortcut so that you can copy & paste that content even faster. Features: - Share photos, links, files, or text phrases from your keyboard with OneTap Keyboard Shortcuts. - Clipboard quickly copy the content you’ve already copied previously. - Use ChatGPT4 directly from your keyboard with OneTap AI Keyboard Shortcut. - Create folders to organize your keyboard shortcuts. - Share folders with friends or colleagues, giving them access to your shortcuts. - Integrate OneTap into Siri Shortcuts for enhanced productivity. - OneTap is compatible with all iOS devices. Access OneTap's Keyboard by tapping the world icon on the bottom left of your keyboard. Here, you'll find all your custom shortcuts along with the ChatGPT shortcut. Tap on any shortcut to use it instantly. Transform your keyboard into a powerful tool for productivity and communication. Share content effortlessly, use ChatGPT anytime, and keep your favorite items just OneTap away. No more searching for your resume, favorite photo, or important links. Everything you need is now within reach. Terms: https://app.termly.io/document/terms-of-service/b5002e65-2c63-4367-ac78-49f355bf22f7

Screenshots

Data Jar4 screens
Clipboard Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Data Jar at 4.9 against Clipboard Manager's 4.5. Data Jar also leads on ratings volume (868 vs 236). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Data Jar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Clipboard Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Data Jar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 868 and 236 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Data Jar's written reviews are positive against 84% of Clipboard Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Data Jar ships an update every 9 days, Clipboard Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Data Jar versus Clipboard Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData JarClipboard Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (868 ratings) — better4.5 (236 ratings)
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better84.3% of reviews
Number of ratings868 — better236
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon B. StøvringAlexander Picard

Customer experience

Data Jar

All ratings857 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.0%

Clipboard Manager

All ratings236 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative13.9%

User reviews

Data Jar

From 868 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Indispensable app for Shortcuts
  • 👍 Powerful and versatile data storage
  • 🔒 Reliable and stable data store
  • 💡 Unique solution for Shortcuts
  • 🤖 Essential for advanced Shortcuts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with large data
  • ⏱️ Slow read/write access at times
  • 🗂️ Difficulty managing large number of values

Clipboard Manager

From 236 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Time saver
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Efficient for copy/paste
  • 🚀 Streamlines workflow
  • 👍 Great for content creators

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes immediately
  • 🐛 Stops working after subscription
  • 🐛 App crashes and won't start
  • 🐛 Unusable unless paid
  • 🐛 Paid for upgrade, still prompted to upgrade

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

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App immediately closes when clicked
  • App stopped working completely after subscription
  • App crashes and will not even start
  • Told to upgrade every time on phone after paying
  • Desktop version quits before fully launching
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  • Cannot get Mac app to switch between copying to clipboard or directly adding to field

Requested features

6 requests
  • Widget on iPhone
  • List of suggestions for new users
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to expand text without Apple Shortcut on desktop
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  • Better positioning for AI rewrite

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Data Jar

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
4 purchases

Clipboard Manager

Subscriptions2
  • OneTap Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • OneTap Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • OneTap Pro Lifetime (Offer)$23.99
  • OneTap Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Data Jar free?
Data Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clipboard Manager free?
Clipboard Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Data Jar or Clipboard Manager?
Data Jar is rated higher. Data Jar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 868 ratings, while Clipboard Manager averages 4.5 from 236 ratings.
Do Data Jar or Clipboard Manager have ads?
Neither Data Jar nor Clipboard Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Data Jar or Clipboard Manager?
Data Jar ships an update every 9 days, and Clipboard Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, Data Jar was updated on October 20, 2026 and Clipboard Manager on October 16, 2026.

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