Comparison

Fields vs ClipStack

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

Head to head
About

Fields

Features
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Fields is a private, encrypted vault for the personal details you cannot afford to lose — or leak. Passport and ID numbers. Bank and card details. Wi-Fi passwords, software keys, recovery phrases, insurance info, and the documents that go with them. Fields keeps it all in one beautiful, secure place — protected by your device's own Face ID and passcode, encrypted with AES-256, and stored entirely on your device and iCloud (optional) No accounts. No tracking. No cloud servers reading your data. Just your information, locked down and always at hand. Serious, On-Device Encryption * AES-256 Protection: Every field is encrypted with AES-256 before it is ever written to disk. * Secure Storage: Your master key is generated on-device and stored in the iOS Keychain — it never leaves your phone. * Biometric Authentication: Unlock seamlessly with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. * Privacy Guard: Auto-locks when backgrounded, hides data from the App Switcher, and locks instantly on screenshots. Organise the Way You Think * Flexible Entries: Save anything as a simple Name + Value. * Sub-fields: Group related details together under a single entry. * Secure Attachments: Attach photos, PDFs, and documents — fully encrypted alongside your data. * Effortless Workflow: Tap to reveal, one-tap copy, templates, search, sort, and drag-to-reorder. * Universal App: Native on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Private, End-to-End Encrypted iCloud Sync * Zero-Knowledge Sync: Optional synchronization via a Sync Passphrase only you know. Not even iCloud or us can read your data. Backup, Export and Share — On Your Terms * Total Control: Encrypted export through the native share sheet, import to restore or merge, and share a single field or document safely when needed. Fields Pro Fields is free to use. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase (no subscription) to unlock: * Unlimited fields (Free tier is limited to 10) * Advanced sub-fields and unlimited attachments * End-to-end encrypted iCloud Sync Buy once, keep forever.

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

Fields4 screens
ClipStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ClipStack at fortnightly against Fields's every 5 weeks. Fields's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Fields sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

Fields ships an update every 5 weeks, ClipStack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Fields versus ClipStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldsClipStack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaurav RangnekarMishus Workshop Private Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fields

One-time1
  • Fields Pro Lifetime$4.99
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 Fields free?
Fields is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClipStack free?
ClipStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fields or ClipStack have ads?
Neither Fields nor ClipStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fields or ClipStack?
Fields ships an update every 5 weeks, and ClipStack fortnightly. Most recently, Fields was updated on November 5, 2026 and ClipStack on November 6, 2026.

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