Comparison

ClipSmart vs DecentPaste

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

Head to head
About

ClipSmart

Features
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ClipSmart is a fast, lightweight tool for working with text and images, developed entirely on iPad. It’s built to fix the everyday pain of copying, selecting, and organizing information on mobile devices. From the first sketch of the UI to the last line of code, everything was created on an iPad Pro in Swift Playgrounds. No traditional PC was involved at any stage. So ClipSmart isn’t just another utility—it’s also a real-world exploration of what’s possible when you treat the iPad as a full-fledged development machine. Whether you’re a student, a developer, or a heavy iPad/iPhone user, ClipSmart helps you move faster and get more done in your daily study and work. Core Features # BigBang Editor A temporary clipboard and text playground designed for mobile editing. - Take a whole block of text and “explode” it into individual words and phrases with one tap - Tap to pick the fragments you want and instantly reassemble them into brand-new content - Perfect for precise text selection and editing on a phone or tablet - No more fighting with slow, imprecise long-press drag selection # BigBang Intelligence (Offline Smart Recognition) Smart text recognition that works completely offline. - Automatically detects and highlights: - Contact details - Addresses - URL links - Amounts and units - Long-press a highlight to quickly select, copy, or act on it - All recognition runs locally on your device—no network required, no data leaving your iPad, no privacy worries # Image Clipper (Frame-Style Image Crop) A cropping tool tailored for studying and screenshot workflows. - Draw a frame directly on the image to instantly crop the exact area you need - The cropped result is automatically copied to the clipboard - Supports multiple selections in a row—no need to re-enter crop mode every time - Great for students extracting questions from exam photos or slides - Compared to the usual crop flow, it can be several times more efficient # Keyboard Test A quick way to check every key on your external iPad keyboard. - Supports Magic Keyboard and other external keyboards - Shows key responses in real time as you press them - Useful for testing a new keyboard or verifying a second-hand one before you commit Highlights - 100% of development was done on iPad, built in Swift Playgrounds - All features are fully usable offline - Interaction and UX are tuned specifically for iPadOS and iOS usage patterns - An ideal companion for students and productivity-focused users who live on their iPad and iPhone

About

DecentPaste

Features
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Cross-platform secure clipboard sync and history between all of your devices. Open source, peer-to-peer, no cloud. DecentPaste is a free, open-source, and cross-platform clipboard sharing app with built-in history. Share text from one device, paste it on another - instantly synced across any of your devices on the same network. HOW IT WORKS Share text from your phone or tablet, paste it on your computer or any other device you have. On mobile devices, use the system share sheet to send text to paired devices. DecentPaste syncs your clipboard between paired devices on your local network using peer-to-peer technology. PRIVACY FOCUSED End-to-end encrypted with AES-256-GCM Peer-to-peer sync - no cloud servers, no accounts Your data stays on your local network Secure on-device storage with biometric authentication support FEATURES CLIPBOARD HISTORY Never lose something you copied earlier. DecentPaste keeps a history of your clipboard entries, so you can retrieve text from minutes, hours, or even days ago. Optional persistence means your history is available even after you restart the app. Real-time clipboard sync between all your devices Easy device pairing with 6-digit PIN Share Extension for quick sharing from any app Clipboard history with optional persistence Works offline - no internet required CURRENT LIMITATIONS Text only (images and files coming later) Local network only (devices must be on the same network) Background sync limited when the app is not active OPEN SOURCE DecentPaste is completely open source. Report bugs, request features, or contribute. Although stable, the app is under active development. We're releasing it early to gather feedback and improve. Expect some rough edges and please report any issues at https://decentpaste.com/support.html We appreciate early adopters who help us improve. Your feedback shapes the future of DecentPaste. Website: https://decentpaste.com OpenSource: https://github.com/decentpaste/decentpaste

Screenshots

ClipSmart4 screens
DecentPaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DecentPaste at 14.0 against ClipSmart's 17.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ClipSmart versus DecentPaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipSmartDecentPaste
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer艳林 李Artur Asatryan

In-app purchases

None

ClipSmart

No in-app purchases

None

DecentPaste

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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