Comparison

Clip Cloud vs Cross Paste

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

Head to head
About

Clip Cloud

Features
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Sync your clipboard text across all of your devices. Clip Cloud is the simple, secure, and lightweight solution to copy text on one device and paste it instantly on the others. KEY FEATURES: • Instant Synchronization: Copy text on one device and it becomes immediately available to paste on another. • Universal Compatibility: Designed to bridge the gap between your devices, regardless of the platform. • End-to-End Encryption: Your privacy is our priority. All data transmissions are encrypted using the industry-standard AES algorithm. • Zero-Knowledge Architecture: We do not know what you copy. Our servers simply transmit the encrypted data without accessing the content. • Local History: Your clipboard history lives on your device, not in the cloud. Data is transmitted instantly and never stored on our servers. FAQ: - How does it work? Simply install and sign on all your devices. When you copy or share text, it is securely transmitted via the cloud to your connected devices instantly. - Is it secure? Yes. We use AES encryption for all transmissions to ensure your data remains private. - Will you store my clipboard? No. Your clipboard content is sent to your devices immediately and is never stored on the cloud. Your history is local to your device. - What is the maximum length? It supports text clips up to 2000 characters to ensure lightweight performance. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy: https://clipcloud.catchingnow.com/privacy_policy.html

About

Cross Paste

Seamlessly copy text and links on one device and instantly paste them on another, including your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows PC. This cross-device clipboard syncs your content securely and privately without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • Instant clipboard sync
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Searchable history
  • Organize clips into buckets
  • End-to-end encryption
  • QR code pairing
Features
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Copy on your iPhone, paste on your Windows PC. Cross Paste is the cross-device clipboard that takes whatever you copy everywhere — across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web. Copy something on one device, and seconds later it's ready on all your others. No cables, no emailing links to yourself. WHY CROSS PASTE? • Truly cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web share one clipboard. • No account needed: pair your devices with a QR code — no sign-up, no email, no password. • End-to-end encrypted: your content is encrypted on your device. No one else — not even us — can read it. FEATURES • Instant clipboard sync across all your paired devices • Searchable history: find anything you've copied • Buckets: organize your clips into tidy collections • Smart search across your entire clipboard • Text-to-speech: have your copied text read aloud • Open links with a single tap • Recovery keys: only you keep control of your data HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Cross Paste on your devices 2. Pair them with a QR code — done 3. Copy on one device, paste on any other CROSS PASTE PRO Cross Paste is free to use. The free version includes: • Up to 3 paired devices (Pro: unlimited devices) • 1 bucket (Pro: up to 5 buckets) • 24 hours of clipboard history (Pro: unlimited history) Upgrade to Cross Paste Pro to lift these limits and get the most out of your cross-device clipboard. Download Cross Paste and take your clipboard everywhere — securely, privately, and on all your devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Clip Cloud3 screens
Cross Paste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Clip Cloud at weekly against Cross Paste's every 2 months. 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. Clip Cloud sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Cross Paste sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clip Cloud ships an update weekly, Cross Paste every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Clip Cloud versus Cross Paste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClip CloudCross Paste
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer若昕 何Mobile Tech Media, LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clip Cloud

Subscriptions2
  • Quarterly Pass$0.993 Months
  • Annual Pass$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$5.99
2 purchases

Cross Paste

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Clip Cloud free?
Clip Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cross Paste free?
Cross Paste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clip Cloud or Cross Paste have ads?
Neither Clip Cloud nor Cross Paste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clip Cloud or Cross Paste?
Clip Cloud ships an update weekly, and Cross Paste every 2 months. Most recently, Clip Cloud was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cross Paste on October 18, 2026.

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