SMSNode vs ClipNest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SMSNode
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SMSNode is a cross-platform client for managing hardware SMS gateways and SIM cards through a convenient, modern chat interface. Key Features: Unified Chat Interface: send and receive SMS through your gateways as easily as in a regular messenger. Contact Management: organize your address book, create groups, and manage conversations efficiently. SIM & Gateway Control: monitor your GSM equipment (GoIP and others) directly from your device. Admin Tools: manage user permissions, gateway status, and routing rules on the go. Modern Design: full Material 3 support and dark mode. IMPORTANT: This is a client-side app. It REQUIRES a self-hosted SMSNodeBackend server. Without your own server, the app runs in Demo Mode only, letting you explore the interface on our test environment. Lawful use only. You are solely responsible for the connected equipment, SIM cards, and the content and legality of the messages you send, including obtaining recipients' consent. Any unlawful use โ spam, fraud, or caller-ID spoofing โ is prohibited. Perfect for privacy-conscious individuals and businesses who want full control over their SMS communication and hardware.
ClipNest
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Find copied text again and tap a saved clip in the ClipNest keyboard to paste it. ClipNest is a local clipboard tool for iPhone and iPad. When the ClipNest keyboard opens, it checks and saves your current copied text. Pin useful snippets to reuse addresses, emails, links, and replies you type often. Key features โข Save copied text when the keyboard opens โข Tap a saved clip to paste from the keyboard โข Pin frequently used snippets โข Search saved text in the main app โข Edit clips and delete individual items in the main app โข Move identical text to the latest position instead of creating another item Free and Pro Save up to 30 clips total, including pinned clips; up to 5 can be pinned. At the free storage limit, new items stop being saved; existing items are not automatically deleted. Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the clip count limit and lets you pin up to 20 items. No ads or subscriptions. See the price shown in the store. Setup and privacy Add the ClipNest keyboard in iOS Settings and enable Full Access to use it. ClipNest checks the clipboard when its keyboard becomes active, without continuous background monitoring. Clips are stored on your device. Clip contents and search queries are not sent to external servers, and search queries are not saved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMSNode at none against ClipNest's 1. ClipNest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ClipNest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SMSNode asks for nothing beyond the download.
SMSNode ships an update monthly, ClipNest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMSNode | ClipNest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vasilii Marfin | ONNELLAB |
In-app purchases
SMSNode
No in-app purchases
ClipNest
- ClipNest Pro$2.99









