Comparison

ClipPilot vs DecentPaste

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

Head to head
About

ClipPilot

Features
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ClipPilot automatically saves everything you copy and makes it available whenever you need it — even from your keyboard in any app. SMART CLIPBOARD HISTORY • Automatically captures text when you copy • Intelligently detects content types: OTPs, links, emails, phone numbers, addresses, and code snippets • Pin important clips for quick access • Search through your entire clipboard history instantly KEYBOARD EXTENSION • Access your clipboard history from any app • One-tap paste without switching apps • Captures clips even when the main app is closed • Clean, fast interface designed for quick access PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST • Face ID / Touch ID protection • PIN fallback with brute-force protection • All data stored locally on your device • No accounts, no tracking, no ads SMART FEATURES • OTPs auto-expire after 10 minutes for security • Duplicate detection prevents clutter • Automatic cleanup of old clips Perfect for developers copying code snippets, professionals managing multiple pieces of information, or anyone tired of losing what they copied. Download ClipPilot and never lose a copied item again. • Filter by content type (OTP, Links, Email, Phone, Code, Text)

About

DecentPaste

Features
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Cross-platform secure clipboard sync and history between all of your devices. Open source, peer-to-peer, no cloud. DecentPaste is a free, open-source, and cross-platform clipboard sharing app with built-in history. Share text from one device, paste it on another - instantly synced across any of your devices on the same network. HOW IT WORKS Share text from your phone or tablet, paste it on your computer or any other device you have. On mobile devices, use the system share sheet to send text to paired devices. DecentPaste syncs your clipboard between paired devices on your local network using peer-to-peer technology. PRIVACY FOCUSED End-to-end encrypted with AES-256-GCM Peer-to-peer sync - no cloud servers, no accounts Your data stays on your local network Secure on-device storage with biometric authentication support FEATURES CLIPBOARD HISTORY Never lose something you copied earlier. DecentPaste keeps a history of your clipboard entries, so you can retrieve text from minutes, hours, or even days ago. Optional persistence means your history is available even after you restart the app. Real-time clipboard sync between all your devices Easy device pairing with 6-digit PIN Share Extension for quick sharing from any app Clipboard history with optional persistence Works offline - no internet required CURRENT LIMITATIONS Text only (images and files coming later) Local network only (devices must be on the same network) Background sync limited when the app is not active OPEN SOURCE DecentPaste is completely open source. Report bugs, request features, or contribute. Although stable, the app is under active development. We're releasing it early to gather feedback and improve. Expect some rough edges and please report any issues at https://decentpaste.com/support.html We appreciate early adopters who help us improve. Your feedback shapes the future of DecentPaste. Website: https://decentpaste.com OpenSource: https://github.com/decentpaste/decentpaste

Screenshots

ClipPilot4 screens
DecentPaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DecentPaste at 14.0 against ClipPilot's 18.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ClipPilot versus DecentPaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipPilotDecentPaste
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanush GuptaArtur Asatryan

In-app purchases

None

ClipPilot

No in-app purchases

None

DecentPaste

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClipPilot free?
ClipPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DecentPaste free?
DecentPaste is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClipPilot or DecentPaste have ads?
Neither ClipPilot nor DecentPaste shows ads.

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