Comparison

Scan & Copy vs Clipper

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

Head to head
About

Scan & Copy

This app turns your device into a scanner with advanced OCR to extract editable text from documents. Copy text instantly for use in other apps, all processed offline. Store and share documents via iCloud or PDF export.

Highlights
  • Offline OCR text recognition
  • Instant text copying
  • Document storage in iCloud
  • PDF export
  • Seamless cross-device access
Features
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Scan & Copy transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful tool for scanning and processing documents. Using advanced OCR technology, it automatically converts content into editable text, which you can instantly copy to your clipboard and use in any app – quickly, effortlessly, and entirely offline, without relying on cloud processing. For added flexibility, Scan & Copy lets you store your documents and text in iCloud, enabling seamless access across your Apple devices. Alternatively, you can export your files as PDFs to share them with non-iCloud devices.

About

Clipper

Features
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Clipper is a privacy-first clipboard manager that keeps everything you copy — text, images, links, files, and more — organized, searchable, and securely synced across all your devices. END-TO-END ENCRYPTED Your data is encrypted on-device with AES-256-GCM before it ever leaves your phone. Keys are derived from your PIN and email using PBKDF2-SHA256 (300,000 rounds). Your Data Encryption Key is protected in the iOS Keychain behind Face ID or Touch ID. Our servers store only ciphertext — we cannot read your clipboard, ever. CLIPBOARD HISTORY Never lose something you copied. Clipper automatically captures text, rich text, HTML, URLs, images, files, and colors, and keeps a filterable, searchable history. See exactly which app each item came from. SAVED SNIPPETS Save frequently used text as reusable snippets. Organize with colored tags for instant access to templates, codes, credentials, and boilerplate. CUSTOM KEYBOARD Access your clipboard history and snippet library from any app via the Clipper keyboard extension. No app-switching — just tap and paste. CROSS-PLATFORM SYNC Sign in with Apple or your email, and your encrypted clipboard follows you across all your devices. On a new device, re-enter your PIN to decrypt and restore your history locally — no plaintext ever crosses the network. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Zero-knowledge architecture: server never sees plaintext AES-256-GCM encryption for all clipboard content PBKDF2-SHA256 key derivation (300,000 iterations) Face ID / Touch ID protection Delete your account and all data at any time SUBSCRIPTION Free plan includes core features. Pro plan unlocks unlimited history, multi-device sync, and priority support. Lifetime purchase available. - Privacy Policy: https://hybridtheorylink.github.io/clipper/privacy.html - Terms of Use (EULA): https://hybridtheorylink.github.io/clipper/terms.html

Screenshots

Scan & Copy4 screens
Clipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan & Copy at none against Clipper's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Clipper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scan & Copy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scan & Copy versus Clipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan & CopyClipper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLasse Stolley邵伟 黄

In-app purchases

None

Scan & Copy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Clipper

Subscriptions2
  • Clipper Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Clipper Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Clipper Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is Scan & Copy free?
Scan & Copy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clipper free?
Clipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan & Copy or Clipper have ads?
Neither Scan & Copy nor Clipper shows ads.

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