Comparison

Read It vs Clipex

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

Head to head
About

Read It

Features
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Ever save an article you never get around to reading? Read It turns any article URL into natural-sounding audio, so you can listen while you walk, drive, commute, or do the dishes. Paste a link, or send one from the iOS Share Sheet in Safari, Chrome, News, X, Reddit, or any other app. Audio starts in seconds. One thing, done well. NEW: TRANSLATE AS YOU LISTEN Read It can now translate articles into the language you want to hear them in. Save an article in one language, listen to it in another - perfect for keeping up with international news, studying a new language, or finally understanding that piece a friend sent you. - Translate any article into 19 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Finnish - Pick your preferred target language once and every new article is translated automatically - Natural-sounding AI voices read the translation aloud - not a flat machine translation - Word-by-word highlighting follows the translated text as it plays, so you can read along while you listen - Toggle between the original article and the translation at any time - Source language is detected automatically - no setup, no guessing - Turn translation off with a single tap when you want the original GREAT FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS - Listen to native-level articles in the language you're studying - Compare the original and the translation side by side - Train your ear with real-world writing, not textbook dialogue - Use the word-by-word highlight to match spoken words to written text WHY PEOPLE USE READ IT - Clear your reading list without staring at a screen - Natural premium AI voices, not robotic - Word-by-word highlighting so you can follow along - Adjustable playback from 0.5x to 3x - Translate articles into 19 languages - Clean, modern interface - Dark mode included HOW IT WORKS - Copy an article URL, or tap Share in any app - Send it to Read It - Pick a voice, speed, and (optionally) a target language to translate into - Press "Read It"! GREAT FOR - Busy professionals, students, commuters, language learners, expats reading news from home, and anyone who wants to consume more than they have time to sit and read. FREE - One premium-voice article per month - Standard voices and playback controls - Reading list PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Title: Read It Pro - Length: Monthly subscription (renews automatically) - Price: See in-app for current pricing in your region - Unlimited articles - Full library of premium voices - Read-along sync between text and audio - Unlimited translation into all 19 supported languages - Translated read-along: word-by-word highlighting on translated text - Advanced playback controls Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.connectio.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://connectio.com.au/privacy-policy/

About

Clipex

Seamlessly manage and access your copied content across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Organize text, images, links, and files, with optional text extraction from screenshots. Syncs securely via iCloud for a unified workflow.

Highlights
  • Cross-device clipboard access
  • Organize text, images, links, files
  • Extract text from screenshots
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Search and reuse content
  • Native Apple-style design
Features
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Clipex brings your clipboard experience across Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making copied content always accessible whenever you need it. Easily view, organize, and reuse clipboard history including text, images, links, files, and more — all synced seamlessly through iCloud. Designed for the Apple ecosystem, Clipex helps you continue your workflow across devices while keeping everything simple, fast, and private. Features Some features require a Clipex Pro subscription or lifetime purchase. - Access and manage clipboard history seamlessly across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. - Save and organize text, images, links, files, and more in one place. - Extract text from screenshots and images to quickly turn visual content into editable text. - Sync clipboard content securely across your Apple devices using iCloud. - Quickly search, browse, and reuse frequently used content anytime. - Built with a clean and native Apple-style design for a smooth and intuitive experience. Privacy & Security Your clipboard data is stored locally by default. All sync features use your personal iCloud account, and Clipex does not collect or upload your clipboard content. Make your clipboard truly work across all your devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Read It4 screens
Clipex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Read It at every 4 days against Clipex's every 3 weeks. 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. Read It sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Clipex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Read It ships an update every 4 days, Clipex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Read It versus Clipex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead ItClipex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStuart GardollMindifyScape Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Read It

Subscriptions1
  • Read It Pro$5.991 Month
3 purchases

Clipex

Subscriptions2
  • Clipex Pro Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Clipex Pro Annual Subscription$4.791 Year
One-time1
  • Clipex Pro Lifetime Access$11.90

Questions

Is Read It free?
Read It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clipex free?
Clipex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Read It or Clipex have ads?
Neither Read It nor Clipex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Read It or Clipex?
Read It ships an update every 4 days, and Clipex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Read It was updated on October 30, 2026 and Clipex on October 31, 2026.

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