Comparison

Clipboard Manager vs Punch

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

Head to head
About

Clipboard Manager

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
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Transform your productivity with Pastely, the ultimate clipboard manager that keeps your copied content synchronized across all your Apple devices. Key Features(SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED) Pastely requires a subscription to access these features: • Universal sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Instant search through your entire clipboard history • Smart organization with categories and filters • Secure cloud backup - never lose important copies • Quick access from menu bar and notifications • Support for text, links, images, and files • Offline access to your clipboard history • Clean, intuitive interface designed for speed Perfect for: - Students copying research and notes - Developers managing code snippets - Content creators organizing assets - Professionals handling multiple projects - Anyone who copies and pastes frequently Why Choose Pastely: Stop losing important information when you copy something new. Pastely automatically saves everything you copy, making it instantly searchable and accessible across all your devices. Whether you're working on your iPhone during your commute or at your Mac in the office, your clipboard follows you everywhere. Download Pastely today and experience the freedom of a truly universal clipboard that works as hard as you do. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Punch

Organize and share important information from group chats and your life. Save links, photos, text, and locations into personalized spaces. Easily share these collections with friends and family for events, trips, or shared interests.

Highlights
  • Save messages, photos, links, and locations
  • Organize content into personalized 'Spaces'
  • Share saved content individually or with groups
  • Collaborate on shared lists and plans
  • Centralize important information from chats
Features
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For anyone tired of endlessly searching and scrolling their group chats looking for that one important message. Save all the good stuff (photos, links, text, locations, etc.) in Punch. Share your good stuff individually with one tap or share your saved Space with anyone you want. Saving a list of restaurants for your family to visit? Done. Going to a festival? Save the important stuff: rental codes, lunch spots, outfit inspos - you name it; and share with friends. Just need to save the good memes? We got you. Now introducing: widgets and Siri AI. Access Blocks quicker with widgets. Get stuff done quicker with Siri AI. Anything is possible with Punch. Remember - it's all about saving the important stuff. Privacy Policy: https://itspunch.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://itspunch.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Clipboard Manager4 screens
Punch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Punch at 5.0 against Clipboard Manager's 2.3. Punch also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Clipboard Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Clipboard Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Punch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Punch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clipboard Manager ships an update every 3 days, Punch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clipboard Manager versus Punch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipboard ManagerPunch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIDEON KIPTOO ROTICHRemedy Apps

Customer experience

Clipboard Manager

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Punch

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clipboard Manager

Subscriptions2
  • ClipNest Subscription$4.991 Month
  • ClipNest Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • ClipNest Lifetime subscription$5.99
4 purchases

Punch

Subscriptions4
  • Punch Pow Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Punch Wham Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Punch Pow Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Punch Wham Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Clipboard Manager free?
Clipboard Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Punch free?
Punch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clipboard Manager or Punch?
Punch is rated higher. Clipboard Manager averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Punch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Clipboard Manager or Punch have ads?
Neither Clipboard Manager nor Punch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clipboard Manager or Punch?
Clipboard Manager ships an update every 3 days, and Punch every 5 days. Most recently, Clipboard Manager was updated on October 16, 2026 and Punch on October 10, 2026.

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