Comparison

Pip vs IO Mobile Lab

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

IO Mobile Lab

Features
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Klip is a beautifully designed clipboard manager that brings your copied text, links, and images to every Apple device you own — without sacrificing your privacy. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Klip requires a Klip Pro subscription to use, and includes a 14-day free trial. Every feature below is part of Klip Pro. Billing is handled securely by the App Store, and you can cancel anytime in your account settings. NO BACKEND & NO ACCOUNTS Unlike other clipboard managers that upload your sensitive data to third-party servers, Klip uses a "bring your own cloud" approach. Your clipboard history syncs through your existing iCloud Drive — no separate account to create and no servers watching your data. Your clips live entirely on your own devices. SEAMLESS SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Copy a link on your iPhone and paste it on your Mac. Copy an image on your Mac and it's instantly waiting on your phone. Klip keeps your clipboard history perfectly in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac so you never lose a snippet again. SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE Fully localized in 25 languages: English Ā· Spanish Ā· French Ā· German Ā· Italian Ā· Portuguese (Brazil) Ā· Portuguese (Portugal) Ā· Dutch Ā· Japanese Ā· Korean Ā· Chinese (Simplified) Ā· Chinese (Traditional) Ā· Russian Ā· Polish Ā· Czech Ā· Arabic Ā· Turkish Ā· Swedish Ā· Norwegian Ā· Danish Ā· Finnish Ā· Indonesian Ā· Vietnamese Ā· Thai Ā· Hindi. SPECTACULAR DESIGN Built to look and feel like a premium, native extension of your operating system. Klip stays out of your way when you don't need it, and is instantly accessible the second you do. WHAT KLIP PRO INCLUDES • Infinite Clipboard History: access everything you've copied today, yesterday, or last week. • Secure Cloud Sync: uses your own iCloud Drive folder to silently sync between devices. • Search & Filter: instantly find that one link or snippet from days ago. • Native Performance: written in fast native code for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with minimal battery impact. • 25 Languages: fully localized worldwide. • 100% Private: no backend tracking, no analytics, and no telemetry. Questions or feature requests? Visit https://support.iomobilelab.com — we reply in your language. Learn more at https://klip.iomobilelab.com. Terms of Use (EULA): https://klip.iomobilelab.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://klip.iomobilelab.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pip4 screens
IO Mobile Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pip at every 5 days against IO Mobile Lab's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and IO Mobile Lab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pip ships an update every 5 days, IO Mobile Lab every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Pip versus IO Mobile Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipIO Mobile Lab
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMahmoud AboelfotohVictor Medina

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
2 purchases

IO Mobile Lab

Subscriptions2
  • IO Mobile Lab - Klip Pro (Monthly)14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • IO Mobile Lab - Klip Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Pip free?
Pip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IO Mobile Lab free?
IO Mobile Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pip or IO Mobile Lab have ads?
Neither Pip nor IO Mobile Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pip or IO Mobile Lab?
Pip ships an update every 5 days, and IO Mobile Lab every 2 months. Most recently, Pip was updated on October 25, 2026 and IO Mobile Lab on October 25, 2026.

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