Comparison

Clip Jar vs claustra

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

claustra

Features
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Claustra is a local-first password manager that keeps your data safe on your device. All encryption happens locally using Argon2id key derivation and AES-256-GCM encryption. Features: - Local-first: your passwords never leave your device unencrypted - Strong encryption: Argon2id + AES-256-GCM - AutoFill for apps and Safari - Cross-device sync via iCloud - TOTP two-factor authentication - Passkey management - Password generator - Password health monitoring - CSV import from other password managers - Biometric unlock with Face ID and Touch ID - Apple Watch companion app - Dark mode support - Available in 11 languages

Screenshots

Clip Jar4 screens
claustra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: claustra at every 4 days against Clip Jar's every 6 weeks. Clip Jar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and claustra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clip Jar ships an update every 6 weeks, claustra every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Clip Jar versus claustra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClip Jarclaustra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHangzhou Gongshu District Xiangde Software Development Studio晗 林

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Clip Jar

One-time2
  • Full Pack$1.99
  • Full Pack Special$1.99
3 purchases

claustra

Subscriptions2
  • Claustra Premium Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Claustra Premium Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Claustra Premium Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Clip Jar free?
Clip Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is claustra free?
claustra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clip Jar or claustra have ads?
Neither Clip Jar nor claustra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clip Jar or claustra?
Clip Jar ships an update every 6 weeks, and claustra every 4 days. Most recently, Clip Jar was updated on October 24, 2026 and claustra on October 12, 2026.

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