# Clipboard PRO vs NyearScan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NyearScan at none against Clipboard PRO's 7. NyearScan also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clipboard PRO sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NyearScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clipboard PRO ships an update monthly, NyearScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clipboard PRO | NyearScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-pro-paste-anywhere/id1537120861/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **118** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beatcode Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478673452) | [新胜 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/895484226) |

## What reviewers say

### Clipboard PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-pro-paste-anywhere/id1537120861)

Organize and instantly access frequently used content like documents, links, and images.  Create custom clips, share them easily, and sync across devices.  Features include a scanner, loyalty card organizer, and a custom keyboard for quick pasting.

**Highlights:** Create clips with text, links, images, or files, Scan documents and loyalty cards, Custom keyboard for quick pasting, iCloud sync and collaboration, Widgets for faster access, Protect clips with Face ID/Touch ID

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Clipboard PRO+ Annual Promo | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlock Forever+ | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Forever | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for organizing clips
- 🚀 Fast sharing and finding
- 👍 Easy and convenient to use
- 👍 Best clipboard app tried
- 👍 Helps organize into smaller groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No way to select multiple clips
- 🐛 Timer to clear temporary clips requested
- 🐛 No need to switch to app for auto copy prompts
- 🐛 Difficulty using temporary clips from iPhone
- 🐛 Cannot paste temporary clips

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on boot (older Intel Mac)
- All clips deleted after update
- Only one item left after update
- Synchronization duplicates everything
- No option to quit the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to select multiple clips
- Timer to clear temporary clips
- Automatic copy prompts without switching to app
- Adjustable font size
- Family share feature / purchase sharing


### NyearScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyearscan/id6470185602)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clipboard PRO free?

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

### Is NyearScan free?

NyearScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Clipboard PRO or NyearScan have ads?

Neither Clipboard PRO nor NyearScan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clipboard PRO or NyearScan?

Clipboard PRO ships an update monthly, and NyearScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clipboard PRO was updated on October 29, 2026 and NyearScan on October 25, 2026.

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