Zapvision vs Clipman
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Zapvision
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Zapvision is a free application that has been specifically designated to help blind and partially sighted people scan Accessible QR codes available on product packaging. Accessible QR codes, with their distinctive โdot-dot-dashโ pattern surrounding the QR, have been specifically designed to be able to be located in the camera view of your device from a long distance with ease. The addition of audio cues helps users navigate towards the Accessible QR code once detected in the camera view. Accessible QR codes scanned via the app at first allow blind and partially sighted people to understand the distance and category of the product from their device once detected. The user is then guided to access all the product information related to the specific product presented to them using their device's configured accessibility features, including text-to-speech, VoiceOver and font settings. The product information itself is structured in a simple yet complete way to ensure that blind and partially sighted people have access to all the information they need related to the product. Zapvision is ideal for use in a store location and at home and aims to make the everyday task of easy access to product information available to everyone, whatever their visual acuity. For more information on how the app works please refer to the onboarding instructions included in the application.
Clipman
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Clipman is an accessible clipboard manager for iPhone and iPad. It keeps useful text, links, formatting and images close at hand without turning clipboard history into a complicated, mouse-first workflow. Use Clipman locally without creating an account, or connect to an optional self-hosted Clipman Server to share encrypted clipboard history between your iPhone and iPad. HISTORY THAT REMAINS USEFUL - Search text, links and rich text. - Pin important entries and arrange them into groups. - Name, edit, view or delete saved clips. - Filter history by group or contributing device. - Sort entries manually, by date or by text. - Preserve supported rich text, links and shared images. BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY Clipman is designed for efficient use with VoiceOver. Controls expose meaningful names, roles, values and actions, while each history entry remains a single, predictable navigation stop. VoiceOver actions provide quick access to viewing, editing, pinning, deleting, sharing and other relevant commands. WORK ACROSS DEVICES Clipman Server is optional and self-hosted. Clipboard history is encrypted on your device before upload, and the server cannot decrypt it. Local history remains available when the server cannot be reached and changes merge after reconnection. You can also keep an encrypted history backup in a document-provider folder of your choice. Server tokens, passwords and settings are not included in that backup. MORE WAYS TO WORK - Add text or supported images through the system Share sheet. - Use Siri and Shortcuts to add the current clipboard or copy the latest clip. - Assign Clipman actions to the iPhone Action Button. - Enable optional authentication whenever Clipman returns to the foreground. - Choose sounds, haptics, deletion confirmation and clipboard behaviour per device. - Import or export Clipman history and server connection files. Clipman is free and open source. Optional tips support development but do not unlock features, content or services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zapvision at none against Clipman's 3. Zapvision also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Clipman's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Clipman sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Zapvision asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zapvision ships an update every 2 months, Clipman every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zapvision | Clipman |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zappar Limited | Andre Louis |
In-app purchases
Zapvision
No in-app purchases
Clipman
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99








