Pip vs QCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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+1โ9 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+1โ9 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.
QCue
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QCue is a capture-first "second brain." Catch a fleeting thought the instant it appears โ by typing or by voice โ and let an AI you choose and control distill your notes into a private, interlinked markdown wiki. โข Capture in one tap. Text or dictation, online or offline โ nothing is ever lost. โข Your AI, your key. Connect your own provider key (OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, and more). Your notes are processed only by the provider you choose. โข A wiki that builds itself. Ideas become linked pages you can recall and search. โข Offline-first. Captures are saved on-device first and sync when you're back online. โข Private by design. No ads, no third-party tracking, encrypted storage, and each account's data is isolated. Delete content or your whole account anytime. QCue is "bring your own key" โ an active API key from a supported AI provider is required to use the AI features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QCue at none against Pip's 4. QCue also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Pip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. QCue asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pip ships an update every 5 days, QCue every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pip | QCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mahmoud Aboelfotoh | HAIXU WEN |
In-app purchases
Pip
- Clipboard Pro+ Weekly$1.997 Days
- Clipboard Pro+ Monthly$2.991 Month
- Clipboard Pro+ Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Clipboard Pro+ Lifetime$49.99
QCue
No in-app purchases









