Comparison

Pre vs Camera to Clipboard

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

Head to head
About

Pre

Features
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This is a timer that you can register some frequently used times in advance. It will notify you of the time with sound and vibration. In silent mode, it will only vibrate.

About

Camera to Clipboard

Features
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Transfer photos and videos from your phone straight to your computer's clipboard, instantly. No cables, no cloud, no account - just paste. Works with both Windows and Mac. Camera to Clipboard is the fastest way to get an image or clip off your phone and onto your PC or Mac. Snap a photo or pick a video, and it is ready to paste into any app on your computer in seconds, all over your own Wi-Fi. Think of it as the AirDrop experience, without the Apple-only limit. PERFECT FOR PROFESSIONALS - Capture receipts, whiteboards, or documents with your phone - Paste instantly into emails, documents, or design tools on your computer - Save time by eliminating manual file transfers HOW IT WORKS 1. Pair your phone with the desktop app via QR code (one-time setup) 2. Take a photo or choose a video on your phone 3. It appears instantly in your computer's clipboard 4. Paste directly into any application KEY FEATURES - Lightning-fast Wi-Fi Direct transfer for photos and videos - Works with both Windows PCs and Macs - End-to-end AES-256 encryption - No cloud storage - your files stay private - Zero learning curve - just snap and paste SECURITY AND PRIVACY - Photos and videos never leave your local Wi-Fi network - Military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption - No cloud uploads or server storage - Completely private workflow IDEAL USE CASES - Accountants and office workers sharing documents quickly - Technicians photographing and posting problems on forums - Designers transferring reference photos - Students capturing lecture slides or notes - E-commerce sellers uploading product photos - Real estate agents transferring property images - Anyone tired of emailing photos to themselves REQUIREMENTS - This app on your phone - The free desktop app (download at camera-to-clipboard.com) - Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network FREEMIUM MODEL - 3-day full-feature trial - Upgrade for unlimited ad-free transfers Transform your phone-to-computer workflow today. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Pro Monthly: auto-renewable monthly subscription - Pro Annual: auto-renewable yearly subscription - Pro Lifetime: one-time purchase - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store Terms of Use: https://camera-to-clipboard.com/terms/en Privacy Policy: https://camera-to-clipboard.com/privacy/en

Screenshots

Pre3 screens
Camera to Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pre at none against Camera to Clipboard's 7. Camera to Clipboard's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). 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. Camera to Clipboard sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Pre asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pre ships an update every 7 months, Camera to Clipboard every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pre versus Camera to Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreCamera to Clipboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHINICHI OKAMOTOMOHD AZRIN BIN MD SANI

In-app purchases

None

Pre

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Camera to Clipboard

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Annual - Save 75%$8.991 Year
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time4
  • Pro Lifetime Last Chance$6.99
  • Pro Lifetime Limited$12.99
  • Pro Lifetime - Special$17.99
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  • Pro Lifetime$23.99

Questions

Is Pre free?
Pre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera to Clipboard free?
Camera to Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pre or Camera to Clipboard have ads?
Both Pre and Camera to Clipboard show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pre or Camera to Clipboard?
Pre ships an update every 7 months, and Camera to Clipboard every 10 days. Most recently, Pre was updated on November 3, 2026 and Camera to Clipboard on October 30, 2026.

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