Comparison

FlashDrop vs ClipKit

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

Head to head
About

FlashDrop

Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Background clipboard monitoring
  • Auto-save text, images, and URLs
  • Automatic categorization of clips
  • Searchable clipboard history
  • Custom keyboard access
  • iCloud sync
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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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

Screenshots

FlashDrop3 screens
ClipKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FlashDrop versus ClipKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashDropClipKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB18 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperButterFalconTakuya Endo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlashDrop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$17.991 Year
3 purchases

ClipKit

Subscriptions2
  • ClipKit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • ClipKit Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is FlashDrop free?
FlashDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClipKit free?
ClipKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlashDrop or ClipKit have ads?
FlashDrop shows ads; ClipKit does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashDrop or ClipKit?
FlashDrop ships an update every 10 days, and ClipKit every 4 days. Most recently, FlashDrop was updated on October 28, 2026 and ClipKit on October 31, 2026.

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