Comparison

Pip vs Clipex

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

Head to head
About

Pip

This app saves copied text, links, images, and notes into a searchable library. It allows for quick pasting, organization with tags, and syncs across Apple devices with a premium subscription. Advanced features include on-device AI and background capture on Mac.

Highlights
  • Searchable clipboard library
  • Save text, links, images, screenshots
  • Organize with tags and Smart Collections
  • Paste from keyboard
  • Share extension for saving content
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices (Premium)
  • On-device AI summaries (Premium)
Features
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Pip: Clipboard History turns copied text, links, images, screenshots, quick replies, and notes into a searchable clipboard library for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On iPhone and iPad, enable clipboard tracking to save what you copy while the main app is active. On Mac, Premium captures text and links in the background, even with the search panel closed. Pin favorites, organize snippets with tags and Smart Collections, paste saved clips from the keyboard, and save text, links, or images from the share sheet. New in version 1.3: - Images and screenshots: photos and screenshots you copy are saved next to your text. The words inside are recognized on your device, so you can search for them or copy them with a tap. - More room on iPad: a sidebar for your collections, and the clip you pick opens in full beside your history. - Now available in Spanish and French. Why users choose Pip: - Clipboard history for copied text, links, images, and screenshots - Fast search, including the text inside screenshots - Edit, delete, and copy-back in a tap - Favorites for reusable replies, templates, and notes - Saved-clips keyboard for pasting in chats, forms, and documents - Share extension for saving text, URLs, and up to 10 images from other apps - Privacy-first design with local storage by default Premium includes all your Apple devices: - Native Mac menu-bar companion with automatic capture - Global search shortcut, arrow-key selection, and Command+1–9 to copy a clip - Smart Collections and custom tags - iCloud sync across your Apple devices, including images and screenshots - Up to 10,000 saved clips with one shared retention setting - On-device AI summaries, smart titles, and tags (requires a device that supports Apple Intelligence) - More keyboard sources, including Favorites, Recently Copied, and Tags - Full multi-item text and URL imports from the share extension Built for privacy: - No third-party ads - No cross-app tracking - Clipboard contents are not sent to a developer-operated server - Text recognition runs on your device - You control when tracking is enabled and when history is cleared Use Pip to keep frequent snippets, support replies, research links, booking screenshots, and everyday notes ready whenever you need them again. Privacy Policy: https://mahmoudfotta.github.io/Clipboard-pro-plus/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Mac capture, iCloud sync, and launch at login are separate opt-in choices. Return and Command+1–9 copy a selected clip; paste it manually in the destination app. Closing search leaves capture running. iPhone and iPad still require foreground clipboard access. Premium expiry preserves your saved data. Mac keeps search, manual copy, and deletion; iPhone and iPad offer 20 accessible free clips. Update all devices to use the new iCloud sync system.

About

Clipex

Seamlessly manage and access your copied content across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Organize text, images, links, and files, with optional text extraction from screenshots. Syncs securely via iCloud for a unified workflow.

Highlights
  • Cross-device clipboard access
  • Organize text, images, links, files
  • Extract text from screenshots
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Search and reuse content
  • Native Apple-style design
Features
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Clipex brings your clipboard experience across Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making copied content always accessible whenever you need it. Easily view, organize, and reuse clipboard history including text, images, links, files, and more — all synced seamlessly through iCloud. Designed for the Apple ecosystem, Clipex helps you continue your workflow across devices while keeping everything simple, fast, and private. Features Some features require a Clipex Pro subscription or lifetime purchase. - Access and manage clipboard history seamlessly across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. - Save and organize text, images, links, files, and more in one place. - Extract text from screenshots and images to quickly turn visual content into editable text. - Sync clipboard content securely across your Apple devices using iCloud. - Quickly search, browse, and reuse frequently used content anytime. - Built with a clean and native Apple-style design for a smooth and intuitive experience. Privacy & Security Your clipboard data is stored locally by default. All sync features use your personal iCloud account, and Clipex does not collect or upload your clipboard content. Make your clipboard truly work across all your devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Pip4 screens
Clipex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pip at every 5 days against Clipex's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Clipex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pip ships an update every 5 days, Clipex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pip versus Clipex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipClipex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMahmoud AboelfotohMindifyScape Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Pip

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Clipex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pip

Subscriptions3
  • Clipboard Pro+ Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Clipboard Pro+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Clipboard Pro+ Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Clipboard Pro+ Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Clipex

Subscriptions2
  • Clipex Pro Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Clipex Pro Annual Subscription$4.791 Year
One-time1
  • Clipex Pro Lifetime Access$11.90

Questions

Is Pip free?
Pip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clipex free?
Clipex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pip or Clipex have ads?
Neither Pip nor Clipex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pip or Clipex?
Pip ships an update every 5 days, and Clipex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pip was updated on October 31, 2026 and Clipex on October 17, 2026.

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