Comparison

Clipboard vs Sheriff

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

Head to head
About

Clipboard

This app provides a convenient way to save and access text, links, and images. It offers iCloud synchronization across devices and allows quick access to saved clips via a keyboard extension. Organize your saved content with tags and search your clipboard history.

Highlights
  • Save text, links, and images
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Keyboard extension for quick access
  • Save from share sheet
  • Organize with tags
  • Search clipboard history
Features
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The feature-rich Save for later / Clipboard app that offers convenient and immediate access to your saved clips. Some Features include: - Save text, links & images - iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad & Mac - Access saved clips with Keyboard Extension - Save to Clipbox from the share sheet - Group with tags - Search clipboard History Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/thirtynineapps-privacy/home

About

Sheriff

Take control of your online privacy by selectively blocking JavaScript and cookies on a per-domain basis. This free utility enhances browsing speed, reduces data usage, and protects your device from malicious scripts and intrusive pop-ups.

Highlights
  • Per-domain JavaScript and cookie blocking
  • Enhanced online privacy and security
  • Faster browsing and data saving
  • Block intrusive pop-ups
  • Universal Safari compatibility
  • iCloud rule synchronization
  • Customizable content blocking rules
Features
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Sheriff empowers you to protect your privacy online, by blocking JavaScript and Cookies on a per-domain basis. Sheriff is free, for everyone, because privacy shouldn't be a privilege for only those who can afford it. Per-Domain Control: Sheriff empowers you to decide which websites can use JavaScript and Cookies. Customize your settings on a per-domain basis to allow or block these elements where you want, when you want. Enhanced Privacy: Safeguard your personal information from data-hungry websites. Sheriff gives you the power to protect your privacy by blocking cookies that can track your every move. Faster Browsing: Disable JavaScript on resource-heavy websites to speed up your browsing experience. Load pages faster and save valuable mobile data! Security First: Enhance your online security by disabling JavaScript on untrusted domains. Sheriff keeps your iOS device safe from potential threats and malicious scripts. Block Annoying Pop-ups: Say goodbye to intrusive pop-up ads that disrupt your browsing experience. Sheriff lets you take control of the web, ensuring a smoother and less cluttered journey. Cleaner, Faster, and Safer: Enjoy a cleaner web experience with fewer distractions and faster loading times. With Sheriff, you're not just blocking elements; you're crafting a better online world. Data Saver: Control which websites can store cookies on your device, preserving your data and privacy. Sheriff puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to your online identity. Universal Compatibility: Sheriff seamlessly integrates with Safari, making it easy for you to manage your web preferences without any hassle. Synchronize your rules via iCloud to protect your privacy across all your devices. Sheriff now enables you to unlock the full power of Safari Content Blocker with custom rules. • Block more resources • Documents (HTML, XML, SVG) • Fonts, Style Sheets (CSS) • Images, Media (Audio, Video) • Popups, Pings, Fetches, Websockets • Remove elements with CSS selectors • Upgrade requests to HTTPS • Target first- or third- party loads • Target top- or child- frame contexts • Include or exclude domains • Include or exclude top URLs Privacy Policy: https://primatology.xyz/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Clipboard4 screens
Sheriff4 screens

Verdict

The call

Clipboard and Sheriff both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Sheriff's written reviews are positive against 49% of Clipboard's. Sheriff also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Clipboard's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 14). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Clipboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sheriff sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Clipboard against 4.4 for Sheriff. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Clipboard's written reviews are positive against 94% of Sheriff's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clipboard ships an update every 2 months, Sheriff every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clipboard versus Sheriff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipboardSheriff
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (53 ratings)4.4 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEAP STUDIOOliver White

Customer experience

Clipboard

All ratings54 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative40.5%

Sheriff

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clipboard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
7 purchases

Sheriff

One-time7
  • Small Tip$1.00
  • Medium Tip$2.00
  • Large Tip$5.00
Show 4 more
  • Sheriff Pro (Discount)$6.79
  • Sheriff Pro$9.00
  • Extra Large Tip$10.00
  • Extra Extra Large Tip$20.00

Questions

Is Clipboard free?
Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sheriff free?
Sheriff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clipboard or Sheriff?
Sheriff is rated higher. Clipboard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Sheriff averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.
Do Clipboard or Sheriff have ads?
Neither Clipboard nor Sheriff shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clipboard or Sheriff?
Clipboard ships an update every 2 months, and Sheriff every 10 days. Most recently, Clipboard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sheriff on October 7, 2026.

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