Comparison

Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager vs ClipStack

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

Head to head
About

Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager

Features
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Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager turns copied text, links, quick replies, and notes into a searchable clipboard library for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. On iPhone and iPad, enable clipboard tracking to save new text 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 or URLs from the share sheet. Why users choose Clipboard Pro+: - Clipboard history for copied text and links - Fast search, edit, delete, and copy-back - Favorites for reusable replies, templates, and notes - Saved-clips keyboard for pasting in chats, forms, and documents - Share extension for saving text and URLs 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 quick-paste - Smart Collections and custom tags - iCloud sync across your Apple devices - Up to 10,000 saved clips with one shared retention setting - 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 - You control when tracking is enabled and when history is cleared Use Clipboard Pro+ to keep frequent snippets, support replies, research links, promo text, and everyday notes ready whenever you need to paste 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. Direct paste requires event-posting permission; manual copy is available without it. 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

ClipStack

Features
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ClipStack is a private, cross-device clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Save and find text, links, images, and files in seconds. Organize important clips into color-coded boards, pin frequently used items, and search your clipboard history whenever you need it. KEY FEATURES • Clipboard history with fast search • iCloud sync across your Apple devices • Text, link, image, and file previews • Pin and organize clips with boards • ClipStack Keyboard for pasting saved clips in other apps • Share extension, widgets, and drag-and-drop support • Free plan with your five most recent clips • ClipStack Pro with unlimited history and cross-device tools PRIVACY FIRST Your clipboard history is stored on your devices and in your private iCloud account when sync is enabled. ClipStack does not sell your personal data. ClipStack Pro is available as monthly, yearly, or lifetime access. Monthly and yearly plans renew automatically unless cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Subscription terms and pricing are shown before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager4 screens
ClipStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager at every 4 days against ClipStack's fortnightly. 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. Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ClipStack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager ships an update every 4 days, ClipStack fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager versus ClipStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipboard Pro+ Paste ManagerClipStack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMahmoud AboelfotohMishus Workshop Private Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager

Subscriptions3
  • Clipboard Pro+ Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Clipboard Pro+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Clipboard Pro+ Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

ClipStack

Subscriptions2
  • ClipStack Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • ClipStack Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ClipStack Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager free?
Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClipStack free?
ClipStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager or ClipStack have ads?
Neither Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager nor ClipStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager or ClipStack?
Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager ships an update every 4 days, and ClipStack fortnightly. Most recently, Clipboard Pro+ Paste Manager was updated on October 9, 2026 and ClipStack on October 9, 2026.

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