Comparison

ClipaX vs KeyPaste

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

Head to head
About

ClipaX

Features
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ClipaX is a privacy-first clipboard manager for iPhone, built around a rich Canvas for browsing, previewing, and organizing your history — with optional Cloud Sync when you need continuity across devices. It’s designed for copy-heavy work: keep what matters, find it fast, and stay in flow. On iOS, ClipaX updates your history when you open the app or bring it to the foreground (iOS does not allow continuous background clipboard monitoring like a desktop app). Highlights • Everything you copy, organized in one place — rich previews, tags, and search so you can retrieve clips without hunting through old copies. • Optional Cloud Sync — turn it on only when you need it, and bring your own storage backend (WebDAV, Google Drive, or Dropbox). • Privacy as a first-class constraint — content is encrypted on your device before sync. Key features • Encrypted sync Content is encrypted on your device before upload, with privacy as a first-class constraint. • Optional Cloud Sync Enable sync only when you need continuity across devices. • Multi-format support Text, links, images, and more — including mixed content when available from the pasteboard. • Link previews See what you’re opening before you switch context. • Smart text preview Preview JSON, Markdown, code, colors, and LaTeX — in place. • OCR for screenshots Extract text from images so it becomes searchable. • Tags & categories Keep projects organized without losing the bigger picture. • Favorites Save frequently used snippets for instant access. • Search + filters Find items by keyword, time, content type, and more (including device filters when using Cloud Sync). • Retention policies Control how long history is kept: day, week, month, year, or forever. Plans • Free — Basic clipboard history and search. • Subscription (Monthly / Yearly) — Unlocks Pro features and multi-device Cloud Sync. • Lifetime — One-time payment for Pro features. Cloud Sync is not included. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal payments will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen plan. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.clipax.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.clipax.app/terms-of-service EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download ClipaX and make your clipboard work for you.

About

KeyPaste

This app helps you collect, organize, and reuse clipboard content across your devices. It automatically saves text, images, and files, allowing you to find and paste them with a single tap. Keep important information accessible and organized without losing it.

Highlights
  • Auto-collect clipboard content
  • Save text, rich text, images, and files
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Organize with tags and folders
  • Full-text search
  • One-tap insertion
  • No ads or tracking
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Copied something important — and lost it to the very next copy? That paragraph from last week, that image: can you still find them? KeyPaste helps you collect, organize, and reuse clipboard content across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Find saved text, rich text, images, and files in seconds, then use them wherever you need them. YOUR CLIPBOARD CONTENT, READY TO COLLECT • Enable Auto-Collect to send new clipboard items to the Inbox while KeyPaste is open on iPhone or iPad, or running on Mac • Save text, rich text, images, and files supported by your device • Save from the share sheet, Shortcuts, Siri, widgets, and Control Center ONE LIBRARY, THREE DEVICES • Supported content stays up to date across your devices with iCloud sync • Keep KeyPaste within reach from the Mac menu bar; drag in to save and drag out to paste • A single KeyPaste Pro purchase applies to iPhone, iPad, and Mac STORED IS GOOD — FOUND IS BETTER • Organize saved content with tags and folders, and keep frequent items close at hand • Full-text search helps you find the right item among hundreds in seconds • Tidy the Inbox as you go: save what matters as snippets and swipe away the rest WHEN YOU NEED IT: ONE TAP • On iPhone and iPad, switch to the KeyPaste keyboard and tap to insert; long-press to preview • Browse and insert saved snippets without granting Full Access — you stay in control • On Mac, double-click to copy or drag content straight into the target window WHO IT’S FOR • Cross-device workers: find content on your Mac and paste it from your phone • Support and sales teams: keep replies, links, and quotes as snippets to respond faster • Collectors: save passages, ideas, and screenshots for later YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Content is stored on your device and, for supported content, in your own iCloud • Clipboard items marked as sensitive, such as passwords from password managers, are skipped automatically • Export a full backup at any time for free — no lock-in • No ads and no tracking ABOUT PRO The core features are free to try. KeyPaste Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the library capacity limit and offers higher Inbox limits across supported devices — no subscription. Download KeyPaste and give useful clipboard content a place to live.

Screenshots

ClipaX4 screens
KeyPaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KeyPaste at weekly against ClipaX's every 5 weeks. ClipaX's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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. ClipaX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and KeyPaste sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClipaX ships an update every 5 weeks, KeyPaste weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ClipaX versus KeyPaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipaXKeyPaste
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYou Lu杭 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ClipaX

Subscriptions2
  • Pro+Sync Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro+Sync Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$24.99
1 purchases

KeyPaste

One-time1
  • KeyPaste Pro$7.99

Questions

Is ClipaX free?
ClipaX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeyPaste free?
KeyPaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ClipaX or KeyPaste have ads?
Neither ClipaX nor KeyPaste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClipaX or KeyPaste?
ClipaX ships an update every 5 weeks, and KeyPaste weekly. Most recently, ClipaX was updated on September 22, 2026 and KeyPaste on September 20, 2026.

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