# Clipboard vs Copyboard

The clearest difference is rating: Clipboard at 4.5 against Copyboard's 3.0. Clipboard also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clipboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Copyboard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clipboard holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clipboard has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clipboard ships an update every 3 weeks, Copyboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clipboard | Copyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-paste-keyboard/id1514741180/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copyboard-copy-paste-tool/id6502860514/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [秀平 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435264909) | [David Steppenbeck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441827586) |

## What reviewers say

### Clipboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-paste-keyboard/id1514741180)

This app synchronizes clipboard and checklist records across Apple devices using iCloud. It supports various data types like text, images, and files, helping users save time and avoid repetitive inputs. Enjoy seamless cross-platform efficiency.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform iCloud sync (iOS/macOS), Store text, images, files, Shortcut key operations, Customizable layout, Search clipboard history, Rich text/image preview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium for Mac | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium for iOS | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient clipboard management
- 💡 Helpful organization features (labels, color coding)
- 🚀 Quick access to frequently used text
- 👍 Seamless integration with keyboard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices
- 💰 Subscription model after trial period
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🐛 Bugs with the keyboard extension

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not appearing in certain apps
- Clipboard items not saving consistently
- Unexpected crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to share clipboard items between users
- Customizable keyboard layout and appearance
- Improved search and filtering options
- Support for images and other file types in clipboard


### Copyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copyboard-copy-paste-tool/id6502860514)

Quickly copy and paste frequently used text snippets with a single tap. Organize items with tags and favorites, and sync them across your devices via iCloud. Ideal for streamlining repetitive text entry.

**Highlights:** Single-tap text copying, Organize with tags and favorites, Sort by date, name, or copy count, iCloud synchronization, Search functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Copyboard Plus | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Copyboard Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Copyboard Plus | $5.99 | per year |
| small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| medium tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| large tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Copyboard Plus (Lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clipboard free?

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

### Is Copyboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clipboard or Copyboard?

Clipboard is rated higher. Clipboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Copyboard averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Clipboard or Copyboard have ads?

Neither Clipboard nor Copyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clipboard or Copyboard?

Clipboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Copyboard monthly. Most recently, Clipboard was updated on September 23, 2026 and Copyboard on June 1, 2026.

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