# Clipboard Manager vs Clipsync

The clearest difference is rating: Clipsync at 5.0 against Clipboard Manager's 4.1. Clipsync also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Clipboard Manager's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (192 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clipboard Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Clipsync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clipsync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clipboard Manager has 192 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clipboard Manager ships an update fortnightly, Clipsync every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clipboard Manager | Clipsync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-manager-pastepal/id1503446680/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipsync/id1578128427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 172 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khoa Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/836902003) | [Pretty All Right LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578128429) |

## What reviewers say

### Clipboard Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-manager-pastepal/id1503446680)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snack-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-Sized Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


### Clipsync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipsync/id1578128427)

This utility app allows you to instantly sync your clipboard across all your devices, including non-Apple ones. Access your shared clipboard from any web browser, with content appearing in milliseconds. It offers secure, zero-knowledge encryption for your data.

**Highlights:** Cross-device clipboard synchronization, Web browser access from any device, Real-time syncing in milliseconds, Secure zero-knowledge encryption, Sync up to 100 items, Share content with other apps

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clipsync Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clipboard Manager free?

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

### Is Clipsync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clipboard Manager or Clipsync?

Clipsync is rated higher. Clipboard Manager averages 4.1 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Clipsync averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Clipboard Manager or Clipsync have ads?

Neither Clipboard Manager nor Clipsync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clipboard Manager or Clipsync?

Clipboard Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Clipsync every 4 months. Most recently, Clipboard Manager was updated on November 7, 2026 and Clipsync on November 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.*