Comparison

ClipTranslate vs Codex Mate

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

Head to head
About

ClipTranslate

Features
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A powerful app that translates clipboard text with just one tap. No need to switch between languages. Translation starts with a single tap. Features include one-tap clipboard translation, unlimited tabs, dark/light mode switching, notifications, biometric authentication, and much more. ■ One-tap clipboard text translation Simply open the app and press the translate button to instantly translate text from your clipboard. ■ Copy translation results You can copy the translated text ■ Regenerate translations Translation results can be regenerated as many times as you want ■ Unlimited tab management Create unlimited tabs by category ■ Notification feature Send notifications with your favorite message at specified times ■ Rich theme settings Freely customize from a variety of color themes to match your preferences ■ Biometric authentication Enhance app security with biometric authentication ■ Tab memos Leave your favorite memos on tabs ■ Dark mode support Freely switch between system-linked, light, and dark modes ■ No login required Ready to use immediately without login ■ Robust security Data is safely stored within the device No password input or storage required ■ Backup & restore Back up your data to the cloud and restore it anytime Transfer data even when changing devices ■ Rapid support We provide rapid support when problems occur Feel free to contact us info@naokiotsu.com ■ Privacy Policy https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy ■ Terms of Use https://naokiotsu.com/term-of-use

About

Codex Mate

Features
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Codex Mate 是一个轻量的应用,用来查看你在电脑上同步到 iCloud 的 Codex 使用快照。 你可以快速查看: 当前套餐 5 小时余量 本周余量 重置时间 用量统计 主题偏好 通过 iCloud 在你的设备间保持一致 Codex Mate 采用 iCloud 同步方式工作。 当你的个人电脑完成最新一次额度同步后,你的移动设备会自动读取这份最新快照,方便你在外出、通勤或不开电脑时随时确认当前余量状态。 使用方式 在你的电脑上使用 Codex Mate 同步最新数据 在你的移动设备上登录同一个 iCloud 账号 打开 Codex Mate 查看最近一次同步结果 隐私说明 移动端不会读取你的本地命令行工具 移动端不会获取第三方登录凭证 移动端不会读取你的代码、项目内容或文件内容 你的数据通过你自己的 iCloud 私有数据库同步

Screenshots

ClipTranslate4 screens
Codex Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Codex Mate at daily against ClipTranslate's fortnightly. ClipTranslate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. ClipTranslate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and Codex Mate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClipTranslate ships an update fortnightly, Codex Mate daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ClipTranslate versus Codex Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipTranslateCodex Mate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernaoki otsu阳 张

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ClipTranslate

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$0.491 Month
1 purchases

Codex Mate

One-time1
  • 永久会员$9.99

Questions

Is ClipTranslate free?
ClipTranslate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Codex Mate free?
Codex Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClipTranslate or Codex Mate have ads?
Neither ClipTranslate nor Codex Mate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClipTranslate or Codex Mate?
ClipTranslate ships an update fortnightly, and Codex Mate daily. Most recently, ClipTranslate was updated on November 2, 2026 and Codex Mate on October 24, 2026.

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