# Clipboard Manager vs Sticky Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes at 5.0 against Clipboard Manager's 2.3. Sticky Notes also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Clipboard Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clipboard Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sticky Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Clipboard Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sticky Notes's.

Clipboard Manager ships an update every 3 days, Sticky Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clipboard Manager | Sticky Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-manager-pastely/id6752802696/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-notes-and-todos/id6754217076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 23 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIDEON KIPTOO ROTICH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841072384) | [Vatana Chhorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552180137) |

## What reviewers say

### Clipboard Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-manager-pastely/id6752802696)

This app synchronizes your copied content across all your Apple devices, providing instant search and organization for your clipboard history. It securely backs up your data and offers quick access from your menu bar or notifications.

**Highlights:** Universal sync across Apple devices, Instant search of clipboard history, Smart organization with categories, Secure cloud backup, Quick access from menu bar/notifications, Supports text, links, images, and files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClipNest Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| ClipNest Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| ClipNest Lifetime subscription | $5.99 | one-time |


### Sticky Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-notes-and-todos/id6754217076)

This app provides a fast and tactile way to capture ideas with color-coded sticky notes and interactive checklists. Organize your thoughts with smart sorting and search, and keep your workspace synced across devices. Sensitive notes can be hidden for privacy.

**Highlights:** Color-coded sticky notes, Automatic checklist conversion, Content hiding for privacy, One-tap archive, Home screen widgets, Private iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sticky Notes Pro — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro — Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clipboard Manager free?

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

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clipboard Manager or Sticky Notes?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Clipboard Manager averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sticky Notes averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Clipboard Manager or Sticky Notes have ads?

Neither Clipboard Manager nor Sticky Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clipboard Manager or Sticky Notes?

Clipboard Manager ships an update every 3 days, and Sticky Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clipboard Manager was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sticky Notes on October 22, 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.*