Comparison

ClipboardBuddy vs ClipSync Macty

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

Head to head
About

ClipboardBuddy

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ClipboardBuddy is a versatile clipboard manager available across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The app synchronizes clipboard data seamlessly using iCloud, allowing users to access their copied content on all their Apple devices. It captures text from the clipboard and organizes it into a list for easy retrieval and management.

About

ClipSync Macty

Features
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ClipSync is the free iOS companion app for Macty. Share clipboard content between your Mac and iPhone instantly—no internet required. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See your clipboard items at a glance without opening the app: • Medium and Large widget sizes • Shows last 5 received items • Auto-updates when you receive content • Privacy-redacted on lock screen • Tap to open full history INSTANT PAIRING • Scan QR code to connect—no accounts or passwords • Pairing takes less than 3 seconds • Works over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 100% OFFLINE • No internet connection required • No data sent to any server • No cloud storage—ever • Data stays between your devices PRIVACY FIRST • All transfers encrypted via Multipeer Connectivity • No tracking, no analytics, no accounts • Clipboard content never leaves your local network • Shake to clear all content instantly HOW IT WORKS 1. Download Macty on your Mac (macOS 15+) 2. Open ClipSync from Macty's menu bar 3. Scan the QR code with this app 4. Add the widget to your Home Screen 5. Start sharing clipboard content! REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 17.0 or later • Mac with Macty app installed • Both devices on same Wi-Fi or Bluetooth range Download Macty for Mac: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758399106 ClipSync is a companion to Macty—the all-in-one menu bar toolkit for macOS. Format JSON, decode JWTs, generate QR codes, and more. For support, visit: https://www.getmacty.com/contact

Screenshots

ClipboardBuddy3 screens
ClipSync Macty4 screens

Verdict

The call

ClipboardBuddy and ClipSync Macty are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ClipboardBuddy versus ClipSync Macty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipboardBuddyClipSync Macty
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGokul PulikkalKy Thanh Pham

In-app purchases

None

ClipboardBuddy

No in-app purchases

None

ClipSync Macty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClipboardBuddy free?
ClipboardBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClipSync Macty free?
ClipSync Macty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClipboardBuddy or ClipSync Macty have ads?
Neither ClipboardBuddy nor ClipSync Macty shows ads.

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