# CloudClip vs Trove

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudClip at none against Trove's 2. CloudClip also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Trove's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trove sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. CloudClip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trove holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudClip has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of CloudClip's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trove's.

CloudClip ships an update every 6 months, Trove monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudClip | Trove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudclip/id563356503/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trove-private-document-vault/id6756923561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thinkbitz Software Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/387125752) | [Edglance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863691974) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudClip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudclip/id563356503)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Free and highly useful
- 💡 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔄 Reliable cross-platform functionality
- ✨ Solves clipboard sharing pain point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing can be unpredictable/slow
- ⏳ Sometimes needs manual start
- 🗄️ Limited history storage (50 clips)
- 🖼️ Does not support image/file copying
- ⚠️ Dark mode text readability issue

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Pinning frequently used clips
- Search function for clips
- Widget support (Notification Center/Today)
- Copying/pasting files (images, PDFs)
- Password protection/Touch ID


### Trove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trove-private-document-vault/id6756923561)

Securely store and organize your private documents, photos, and notes with on-device AI. This app offers military-grade encryption and offline-first privacy, ensuring your data never leaves your device. Chat with your documents, scan physical items, and find information instantly.

**Highlights:** On-device AI for document interaction, 100% offline privacy, Smart document scanning with OCR, AES-256 encryption, Face ID/Touch ID protection, Automated categorization, Lightning-fast search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trove Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Trove Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudClip free?

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

### Is Trove free?

Trove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloudClip or Trove?

Trove is rated higher. CloudClip averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Trove averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CloudClip or Trove have ads?

Neither CloudClip nor Trove shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudClip or Trove?

CloudClip ships an update every 6 months, and Trove monthly. Most recently, CloudClip was updated on October 18, 2026 and Trove on October 21, 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.*