Comparison

CloudClip vs Code Scanner

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

Head to head
About

CloudClip

Automatically share clipboard content across all your Mac and iOS devices. Access copied text, web links, phone numbers, and more from any device. Manage your clipboard history with ease.

Highlights
  • Automatic clipboard syncing
  • Cross-device compatibility (Mac & iOS)
  • Access copied text, links, and more
  • Clipboard history management
  • Customizable settings
  • URL scheme support
Features
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Problems/suggestions/issues/questions: Check out the troubleshooting notes below. If they don't help, please email me at cloudclip@thinkbitz.com to help sort them out! CloudClip lets you automatically share your clipboard items between all your devices. On the Mac: Any time you copy something to the clipboard, it automatically syncs to iCloud. Open CloudClip on your iOS device to access it. On the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Copy something to the clipboard, open CloudClip to start the sync, and then access it from the CloudClip menu on your Mac. Works between all your Macs and iOS devices! Tap an item: Phone number - Dial or text message Web address - Opens in your browser Location - Opens in maps Email Address - Opens an email Anything else - Copies to clipboard Swipe left or long press on an item for more options, or tap the detail button to read long clips. It's very handy. Automatically syncs a history of your recent clipboard items. Easily clear items individually by swiping left on the item, or all at once in the app's Settings. Check out the Settings to also set: - Whether to automatically add clips - Choose your favorite browser and Maps app - View help and troubleshooting tips. NOTES - Requires iCloud. - Mac sync requires CloudClip Manager for Mac, available for free in the Mac App Store. TROUBLESHOOTING If things don't seem to be working properly, try the following on all your devices. (iCloud settings are found at Settings -> iCloud on your iOS devices, and System Preferences -> iCloud on your Macs.) - Check all your devices are using the same iCloud account. - Check iCloud Drive (or Documents & Data for older operating systems) is enabled on all your devices. (See below for notes on iCloud Drive.) - Try restarting your devices. - Try disabling and then re-enabling iCloud Drive on your devices. If those don't seem to do the trick, email me at cloudclip@thinkbitz.com. Thanks! URL SCHEME SUPPORT cloudclip://add/(url encoded text)

About

Code Scanner

Features
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Code Scanner is the fast, elegant way to scan QR codes and barcodes on your iPhone and iPad. FEATURES: • Instant QR Code & Barcode Scanning - Quick and accurate detection • Scan History - Automatically saves all your scans with timestamps • Code Type Labels - Clearly shows whether you scanned a QR CODE or BARCODE • One-Tap Copy - Copy scanned data to clipboard instantly • Delete History - Remove individual scan results easily • Dark Theme - Beautiful cyberpunk-inspired design SIMPLE & FOCUSED: No ads. No clutter. Just scanning. Code Scanner does one thing and does it well. Open the app, point your camera, and get your data instantly. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN: Enjoy a stunning dark theme with smooth animations and a clean, minimalist interface. The monospace font and subtle glow effects create a modern, tech-forward aesthetic. PERFECT FOR: • Product barcodes • Website QR codes • WiFi network codes • Contact information • Event tickets • And more! Your scan history is stored locally on your device for your privacy. No account required. No data collected. Download Code Scanner today and experience the fastest, most beautiful way to scan codes.

Screenshots

CloudClip4 screens
Code Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Code Scanner at every 11 days against CloudClip's every 6 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudClip ships an update every 6 months, Code Scanner every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CloudClip versus Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudClipCode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThinkbitz Software StudioDongri Jin

Bugs and requests

CloudClip

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Syncing is unpredictable/slow
  • Does not always copy clipboard content
  • Text not readable in dark mode
  • App sometimes needs to be started manually
  • Syncing fails consistently
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  • Not syncing across devices
  • Crashing
  • Syncing issues with newer OS versions (iOS 8, Yosemite)
  • Background refresh issues
  • Clearing clipboard removes items permanently
  • Images/files not copying
  • Syncing takes a very long time
  • App not responding/force quits

Requested features

29 requests
  • Pinning frequently used clips
  • Search function for clips
  • Widget support (Notification Center/Today)
  • Copying/pasting files (images, PDFs)
  • Password protection/Touch ID
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  • Editor for direct text sending
  • Clip sorting/reordering
  • Undo feature for deletions
  • Longer history storage
  • Manual ordering of clips
  • Windows PC support
  • Encryption for clips
  • Integration with Evernote
  • Custom keyboard
  • Ability to edit list on any device
  • Ability to delete individual clips
  • Refresh button for sync
  • Support for older iOS versions (iOS 6)
  • One-tap message for phone numbers
  • Temporary disable function on Mac
  • Combine snippets function on iOS
  • Popup showing full text on hover (Mac app)
  • Locking a clipped entry (Mac app)
  • More clipboard history (100 entries)
  • Support for larger files (photos, videos)
  • Longer time-out period/no time-out when plugged in
  • Manual ordering of clips
  • Ability to edit list on any device
  • Ability to delete individual clips

Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CloudClip

No in-app purchases

None

Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudClip free?
CloudClip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Scanner free?
Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloudClip or Code Scanner have ads?
Neither CloudClip nor Code Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudClip or Code Scanner?
CloudClip ships an update every 6 months, and Code Scanner every 11 days. Most recently, CloudClip was updated on September 29, 2026 and Code Scanner on September 18, 2026.

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