FlashDrop vs ClipKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlashDrop
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FlashDrop is a simple, secure, and fast file-sharing app. Just enter the same Room ID to instantly share any file—photos, videos, documents, and more. 【Key Features】 Simple sharing via Room ID - Just enter a Room ID of 1 to 16 characters - Share files with anyone who enters the same ID - Automatically saves previously used Room IDs P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Connection - Direct data transfer between devices - High speed since it bypasses servers - Emphasizes privacy and security Supports Diverse File Formats - Photos/Videos: Automatically saved to your camera roll - Documents: Saved to your download folder - Text messages: Securely send sensitive info like passwords Real-time transfer status display - Check transfer progress in real time - Shows file size and transfer speed - Includes cancel function Batch send multiple files - Select up to 20 files simultaneously - Supports drag-and-drop - Instantly share photos taken with your camera 【Useful Scenarios】 • Sharing photos and videos with friends and family • Quickly distributing meeting materials • Transferring files between devices • Sharing large files • Securely sending passwords and authentication codes 【Reliable Privacy Protection】 - Files are never stored on servers - Direct peer-to-peer transfers between devices - Room IDs persist after use for easy future access - All communications are encrypted for secure transfer 【Supported File Formats】 Images: JPEG, PNG, GIF, HEIC, etc. Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI, etc. Documents: PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, etc. Others: ZIP, TXT, CSV, etc. - All file formats supported 【How to Use】 1. Launch the app and enter the Room ID 2. Have the recipient enter the same Room ID 3. Select files and tap the Send button 4. Transfer starts automatically once the recipient approves 【Recommended Environment】 - Recommended for use on Wi-Fi (for large files) - Compatible with iOS 14.0 or later - Available on both iPad and iPhone Terms of Service: https://flash-drop.web.app/terms_en.html Privacy Policy: https://flash-drop.web.app/privacy_en.html
ClipKit
This app automatically saves everything you copy to your clipboard. Access past text, images, and URLs through a widget or custom keyboard. It categorizes clips and offers advanced search options with a Pro upgrade.
- Background clipboard monitoring
- Auto-save text, images, and URLs
- Automatic categorization of clips
- Searchable clipboard history
- Custom keyboard access
- iCloud sync
- Home screen widgets
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Automatically monitor your clipboard in the background. ClipKit saves everything you copy and lets you instantly recall it from a widget or custom keyboard — with a first-time setup guide to get you started right away. [Free Features] • Background clipboard monitoring (using PiP technology) • Auto-save up to 20 items (last 3 days viewable) • Text, image & URL support • Search your history (including text inside images) • Auto-categorization (URL, Email, Phone, Code, Address, Text) • Up to 10 favorites • Text transforms (uppercase, lowercase, remove line breaks, trim whitespace) • Up to 3 snippets • Custom keyboard (shows 3 history items and 3 snippets) • iCloud sync (up to 20 items) • First-time onboarding guide [Pro Features (monthly, yearly or lifetime)] • Unlimited history (free plan: last 3 days, up to 20 items) • Unlimited favorites (free plan: 10) • Pro transforms: snake_case, camelCase, full-width/half-width, remove Markdown, URL encode/decode (also from a long press on the keyboard) • Unlimited snippets (free plan: 3) • Home screen widgets (3 sizes) • Show 10 history items and all snippets on the keyboard (3 each on the free plan) • iCloud sync (all items) • Trash (restore deleted items for 30 days) • Export history (CSV / Markdown) • 7-day free trial on monthly and yearly plans (first time only; renews automatically afterward, cancel anytime) ClipKit works around iOS 16+ clipboard restrictions using Picture-in-Picture, so monitoring continues even while you use other apps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://clipkit-entaku.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://clipkit-entaku.web.app/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ClipKit at none against FlashDrop's shown. ClipKit also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). FlashDrop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. FlashDrop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ClipKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FlashDrop ships an update every 10 days, ClipKit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlashDrop | ClipKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | ButterFalcon | Takuya Endo |
In-app purchases
FlashDrop
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Annual$17.991 Year
ClipKit
- ClipKit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- ClipKit Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$29.99









