# SmallTask vs Clipy

The clearest difference is price: Clipy at Free against SmallTask's $1.99. Clipy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SmallTask's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Clipy is free to download; SmallTask costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Clipy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmallTask has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, Clipy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmallTask | Clipy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltask-simple-to-do-list/id413556268/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipy-clipboard-sync/id6789364021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Matthew Swartz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755286048) |

## What reviewers say

### SmallTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltask-simple-to-do-list/id413556268)

Quickly add and manage tasks with simple notifications. Set reminders, postpone or delete tasks directly from notifications, and even add new tasks using Siri. Your to-do list syncs seamlessly across all your devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Fast task entry, Date-based notifications, Notification actions (postpone/delete), Siri integration for task creation, iCloud device sync

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 📲 Seamless sync across devices
- 🔍 Helpful reminder feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality (no notes, repeat tasks, etc.)
- 💻 Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add new tasks
- Sync issues between iPhone and iPad
- Reminders not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to add notes or details to tasks
- Option to repeat/reschedule tasks
- More customization (colors, fonts, etc.)
- Improved sync and backup features


### Clipy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipy-clipboard-sync/id6789364021)

This app provides a searchable history of your copied text on Mac and iPhone. It allows for direct, encrypted sharing of clips between trusted Apple devices on your local network without requiring an account or cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Searchable clipboard history, Nearby sharing between Apple devices, Local storage, no cloud, Encrypted sessions, Menu bar access on Mac, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmallTask free?

SmallTask costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clipy free?

Clipy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmallTask or Clipy?

Clipy is rated higher. SmallTask averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Clipy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmallTask or Clipy have ads?

Neither SmallTask nor Clipy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmallTask or Clipy?

SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, and Clipy every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmallTask was updated on October 13, 2026 and Clipy on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*