Fixed Form vs ClipStack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fixed Form
Create and copy customizable text phrases with placeholders for quick editing. Save time by using pre-defined templates for common responses, allowing you to easily insert variable information.
- Create customizable fixed phrases
- Use placeholders (###) for variable text
- Edit and copy phrases to clipboard
- Automatic copying to clipboard
- Multiple placeholders per phrase
- Intuitive and simple interface
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This app allows you to quickly create and copy customizable fixed phrases. "What time are you coming home?" When replying to a question like this, you might enter "I'll be home at around 7 o'clock." The time that you come home may differ depending on the day. This app allows you to easily make changes to the fixed phrases by creating phrases using "###". In other words, the original phrase will look like "I"ll be home at around ### o'clock." Create a phrase like the one above, and select it. The app will automatically allow you to edit the phrase with the "###" portion selected and ready to be changed. In the case of the above example, simply enter "7" (o'clock) and press the copy button. A copy of the phrase will be made on the clipboard, and now you can paste it within the app of your choice! In the settings, you can set it to automatically make copies when you switch to a different app. This will make the work even faster. You can create multiple "###"s in one phrase: "I'm drinking at ### with ###." You can automatically select "###" by simply pressing a button. Fixed phrases can be copied from the Top screen by holding down on them. Fixed phrases that don't use "###" can be copied by simply launching the app and holding down on the phrase - only 2 swift steps. There are many similar apps, but this one -requires fewer number of steps than any other -has a pop design A simple, intuitive, and extremely useful app with a good looking icon that you'd want to place on your home screen. 1 app, 1 function. Use it simply. URL scheme is "fixed form:".
ClipStack
This utility app saves copied text for later reuse, preventing you from losing important information. It offers features like quick recopying, pinning favorites, and organizing snippets into folders. Customize the appearance and support the developer with optional tips.
- Save and reuse copied text
- Pin favorite phrases
- Organize text by folder
- Customize theme colors
- Quick recopy with one tap
- Duplicate entries move to top
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“Wait... where did Grandma’s address go?” You copied it earlier to send to someone. Now you need it again—and it’s just… gone. No trace of it. Ever had a moment like that? ClipStack lets you save copied text so you can reuse it later— not just immediately, but when it truly matters. Recopy in a single tap Duplicate entries move to the top Pin your favorite phrases for quick access Customize the look with theme colors Tip the developer with a small “thank you” Perfect for situations like: Sending family addresses or contact info over and over Reusing Zoom links or templated replies Saving short thoughts or messages to revisit later Copying is convenient—but too temporary. And sometimes, in that fleeting piece of text, there’s a bit of care or a connection to someone that matters. This app exists to make sure you don’t lose the little things that matter. Key Features ◆ Save & reuse copied text ・Duplicate content moves to the top for better organization ・Clean, one-line list view ・Tap to instantly copy ◆ Manage templates ・Group by folder ・Perfect for work or personal use ◆ Theme color customization ・Set your favorite color to match your mood ◆ Tip feature ・Send a little “thanks” with coffee, donuts, or lunch If you've ever thought: “I need that text again—but it's already gone...” then ClipStack is here to help.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClipStack at 100% against Fixed Form's 50%. ClipStack also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Fixed Form's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.4). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Fixed Form sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ClipStack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fixed Form ships an update every 3 weeks, ClipStack every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fixed Form | ClipStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shamrock Records, Inc. | Hiroyuki Sonozuka |
Customer experience
Fixed Form
ClipStack
In-app purchases
Fixed Form
- User iCloudFree
- Remove Advertisement.$1.99
ClipStack
- Coffee$0.99
- Donut$1.99
- Lunch$2.99









