CrossPaste vs ClipBeam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrossPaste
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CrossPaste — Universal Clipboard Across Devices Copy anything and paste it on any device, seamlessly. COPY ONCE, PASTE ANYWHERE Copy on your iPhone and it instantly appears on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine. No extra steps — your clipboard syncs in real time across all your devices. RICH CONTENT SUPPORT More than just text — CrossPaste syncs text, images, files, links, HTML, RTF, and colors, preserving the original format perfectly. PRIVACY FIRST • End-to-End Encrypted — Asymmetric encryption keeps your data fully secure • LAN Only — Data never touches any third-party server • Local Storage — Your data stays on your devices CROSS-PLATFORM, SEAMLESSLY CONNECTED Works with macOS, Windows, and Linux desktops alongside iOS. One consistent interface across every device you use — no learning curve. POWERFUL FEATURES • Pasteboard Keyboard — Access clipboard history from any app • Smart Cleanup — Automatic storage management, zero maintenance • Widgets — Home screen widgets for one-tap pasting • Shortcuts — Siri Shortcuts support for voice-powered workflows • Large File Transfer — Move big files between devices with ease • Import & Export — Back up and migrate your clipboard data FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Fine-tune pasteboard monitoring, sync settings, network discovery, and storage management to match your personal workflow. --- CrossPaste Pro unlocks all premium features including unlimited device connections, unrestricted sync, end-to-end encryption, tag management, and more. Subscription Terms: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Renewal will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your account settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://crosspaste.com/en/mobile-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://crosspaste.com/en/mobile-terms-of-use
ClipBeam
Seamlessly copy text, images, and files across your devices. Keep your content private and accessible in a secure workspace, with options for cloud or local network syncing.
- Cross-device syncing
- Clipboard history
- Private LAN mode
- Encrypted transfers
- File sharing
- Bookmark clips
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ClipBeam makes it easy to copy text, images, ZIPs, PDFs, and files on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and paste them on another other device with full Auto-sync. You do not need to send files to yourself through chat apps, email, or other services. ClipBeam keeps your content in one private workspace. With Private LAN mode, devices on the same network transfer encrypted content directly without sending it through the internet. Copy on one device, open ClipBeam on another, and your synced item is ready to paste wherever you need it. CLIPBOARD HISTORY • Save recently copied text, links, images, and files • Search your clipboard history • Filter clips by type • Preview PDFs, images, Markdown, and documents • Bookmark important clips • Copy any item again with one tap • Share files using the system Share Sheet CROSS-DEVICE SYNC Copy on your phone and find the item on your computer. Copy on your computer and access it on your phone or tablet. ClipBeam supports iPhone, iPad, Mac or any Phone or Computer. Use the iOS Share Extension to send text, images, PDFs, ZIPs, and files to ClipBeam from other apps. CHOOSE HOW YOUR DATA MOVES Cloud mode syncs encrypted clipboard content between your connected devices, even when they are in different locations. Private LAN mode transfers clipboard content between devices on the same local network. It stays completely local and does not use the internet for clipboard transfers. Local mode keeps your clipboard history only on this device. No Cloud connection or device syncing is used. PAIR AND MANAGE DEVICES • Connect devices with a Sync ID and password • Pair devices quickly with a QR code • See connected devices and their activity • Choose which LAN devices can sync • Revoke access from individual devices • Remove a Sync ID and revoke its connected devices • Change your Sync password whenever you need to SECURITY-FIRST DESIGN Clipboard content is encrypted before it leaves your device using AES-256-GCM, a modern authenticated encryption standard. Your Sync ID and password are used to derive a private encryption key with PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256. This helps protect clipboard content from being read or modified while it is being transferred. Cloud mode uses encrypted connections and stores only encrypted clipboard payloads. Private LAN mode keeps encrypted transfers on your local network and does not use the internet. Local mode keeps history only on your device. You stay in control of how your content moves, where it is stored, and which devices can access it. CLIPBEAM PRO Upgrade to ClipBeam Pro for: • Expanded clipboard history • File and rich-text syncing • ZIP, PDF, image, and document sharing • Cloud bookmarks • Longer history retention • More connected device capacity ClipBeam is built for students, developers, designers, remote workers, and anyone who regularly moves information between phones and computers. Copy once. Find it wherever you need it. Legal Terms of Use: https://clipbeam.live/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://clipbeam.live/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ClipBeam at none against CrossPaste's shown. ClipBeam also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. CrossPaste sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ClipBeam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CrossPaste ships an update every 2 months, ClipBeam every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrossPaste | ClipBeam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 326 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Bianyi Weilai Technology Co., Ltd. | Hruthik Gadwal |
In-app purchases
CrossPaste
- CrossPaste Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- CrossPaste Pro 季付3 Months trial$5.903 Months
- CrossPaste Pro 半年付6 Months trial$11.496 Months
- CrossPaste Pro 永久买断$39.99
ClipBeam
- Clipbeam Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Clipbeam Pro Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year








