Comparison

Clip Jar vs clipboard advanced

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

Head to head
About

Clip Jar

Streamline your text clip management with this app. Save, search, and share text snippets from various sources effortlessly. Features include homescreen widgets, automatic pasteboard saving, and quick actions for links and contact information.

Highlights
  • Save text clips via widget
  • Auto-save from pasteboard
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Word selection with swipe gestures
  • Quick actions for links and contacts
  • App shortcuts for seamless switching
Features
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Manage your text clips effortlessly with Clip Jar. Whether you frequently copy and paste from websites, messages, or social media, Clip Jar is here to streamline your workflow. Tired of dealing with a cluttered and hard-to-navigate Notes app? We understand the struggle of organizing short text clips on iOS, which is why we created Clip Jar. Featuring a user-friendly interface, Clip Jar simplifies the process of saving and sharing text clips efficiently. Say goodbye to tedious clicks and welcome a seamless experience. With convenient shortcuts, you can easily switch to your favorite apps after copying. Additionally, our innovative word selection feature allows you to choose the precise content you need using intuitive swiping gestures. Furthermore, Clip Jar detects links, email addresses, phone numbers, and even physical addresses within the text, providing you with useful actions to take. Discover How Clip Jar Can Revolutionize Your Text Clip Management: Save Text Clips in Various Ways: We prioritize the crucial task of saving text clips and have implemented multiple methods to minimize clicks: - Access the Homescreen widget for quick access - Automatically read and save text from the pasteboard - Long-press the + button for immediate saving Effortlessly Filter, Search, and Select Words: Locating specific text clips is a breeze with Clip Jar's advanced search and filtering capabilities. Use keywords or our convenient sidebar filter to effortlessly browse text clips by type or category. And if you only want to share a portion of the text, our "Word Selection" feature enables you to select partial words effortlessly with a simple swipe gesture. Give it a try! Share with Ease Using Quick Actions: With Clip Jar's app shortcuts, you can seamlessly switch between commonly used apps* without returning to the home screen. Additionally, for clips containing phone numbers, email addresses, addresses, or links, Quick Actions allow you to open them in Safari, make phone calls, or send emails directly. Need assistance or have questions? Reach out to us on Twitter @ideasformapp or email us at feedback@ideasform.com. Frequently Asked Questions: Visit our FAQ page at https://ideasform.com/clipjar/faq/ for more information. Your Privacy Matters: Learn about our privacy policy at https://ideasform.com/clipjar/privacy/. ------ *Supported apps include Twitter, Facebook, Skype, and nine other popular applications. In the future, custom URL Scheme is also supported.

About

clipboard advanced

Enhance your clipboard experience by synchronizing data across devices on your local network. Easily add devices via QR code, IP address, or automatic scanning. Read and write clipboard content, and share data seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Clipboard synchronization
  • Cross-device data sharing
  • QR code device pairing
  • IP address device connection
  • Automatic device scanning
  • Read and write clipboard data
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Clipboard Enhancement Tool that synchronizes clipboard data with other devices on the local network. This app requires an active Wi-Fi connection for usage. There are three methods to add nearby devices: scanning the QR code of other devices, manually inputting the IP address of other devices, or automatically scanning for other devices within the local network. You can both read data from the clipboard and write data to the clipboard. By clicking the share button, you can send data to other devices on the local network. This tool is compatible with various platforms.

Screenshots

Clip Jar4 screens
clipboard advanced3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clip Jar at 4.6 against clipboard advanced's 1.0. Clip Jar also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). clipboard advanced's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Clip Jar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. clipboard advanced asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clip Jar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clip Jar has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clip Jar ships an update every 6 weeks, clipboard advanced every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Clip Jar versus clipboard advanced: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClip Jarclipboard advanced
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Gongshu District Xiangde Software Development StudioWei WEI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Clip Jar

One-time2
  • Full Pack$1.99
  • Full Pack Special$1.99
None

clipboard advanced

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clip Jar free?
Clip Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is clipboard advanced free?
clipboard advanced is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clip Jar or clipboard advanced?
Clip Jar is rated higher. Clip Jar averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while clipboard advanced averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Clip Jar or clipboard advanced have ads?
Neither Clip Jar nor clipboard advanced shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clip Jar or clipboard advanced?
Clip Jar ships an update every 6 weeks, and clipboard advanced every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clip Jar was updated on October 24, 2026 and clipboard advanced on October 30, 2026.

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