Comparison

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard vs SnipCopy

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

Head to head
About

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Capture thoughts instantly across all Apple devices with voice dictation, widgets, and rich media support. Organize, secure, and access notes offline with powerful search and quick actions. Personalize your note-taking experience with custom formatting and themes.

Highlights
  • Dictate notes with Siri or voice input
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Clipboard capture and automatic saving
  • Enrich notes with images, PDFs, and files
  • Draw and sketch with Apple Pencil
  • Organize with categories, tags, and search
  • Secure notes with passcode/biometrics
Features
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SnipNotes captures your thoughts instantly across all your Apple devices. • Apple Watch & Siri – Dictate notes from your wrist or with voice commands • Home Screen Widgets – View and create notes without opening the app • Clipboard Capture – Save copied text as a new note in one tap, or enable automatic capture in Settings to save copied text while SnipNotes is active and in the foreground ** Create Notes Your Way ** • Dictate notes using Siri, in-app voice input, or directly on Apple Watch • Create voice recordings; on iOS 26 or later, you can transcribe them and, when available, generate summaries • Enrich notes with images, PDFs, videos, and file attachments • Draw and sketch with your finger or Apple Pencil on iPhone and iPad • Pull content from any app via drag-and-drop or the share sheet • Save your current location to remember where you parked ** Access Notes Instantly ** • View and edit notes from home screen and lock screen widgets • Ask Siri to open, read, or display your notes • Manage notes directly from your Apple Watch • Full offline access – your notes are always available ** Work Smarter with Actions ** • Automate workflows by connecting SnipNotes to Shortcuts • Tap detected addresses to view on a map, or phone numbers to call • Create calendar events, open links, or share content with quick actions • Swipe notes to copy, export, or share instantly ** Stay Organized and Secure ** • Organize with inbox, archive, and nested categories • Use colorful tags to organize notes and filter across categories • Search across all notes – even from the home screen or via Siri • Set reminders that sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch • Protect sensitive notes with passcode or Face ID/Touch ID ** Make It Yours ** • Format with checkboxes, lists, colors, and highlighting • Choose from hundreds of icons to identify notes at a glance • Pick from ten color themes to match your style SnipNotes is your ad-free note-taking app. Enjoy the core features at no cost, with premium options like voice recordings, iCloud synchronization, file attachments, and drawing capabilities available for a one-time purchase or subscription. Your notes sync securely to your private iCloud account. Discover more about SnipNotes at www.snipnotes.de. Encounter an issue or have a question? Reach out to me directly at support@snipnotes.de, or connect on X/Twitter via @SnipNotesApp. Your feedback is valuable, and I'm dedicated to providing a personalized response to every message. Subscription Management: You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal through your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SnipCopy

Extract text from your camera or photos using advanced OCR technology. Get accurate results from printed documents and screenshots with optimal scanning tips provided.

Highlights
  • Extract text from camera
  • Extract text from photos
  • Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
  • Tips for optimal scanning
Features
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SnipCopy allows you to extract text from your camera or pictures on your iPhone / iPad. SnipCopy uses state of the art Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to get you the best results. For optimal scanning, please ensure the following: - Take pictures in good lighting with minimal shadows - High contrast images yield the best results - Pictures of computer screens do not scan well (this is best used with screenshots or pictures of printed documents - like receipts and contracts)

Screenshots

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard4 screens
SnipCopy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard at 90% against SnipCopy's 0%. SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (245 vs 14). SnipCopy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price and ads 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. SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SnipCopy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard has 245 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of SnipCopy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard ships an update fortnightly, SnipCopy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard versus SnipCopy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnipNotes Notebook & ClipboardSnipCopy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (245 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings245 — better14
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.58.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix LisczykMichael Moore

Customer experience

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

All ratings245 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.4%

SnipCopy

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metadata editing not working as expected
  • Apple Watch app crashing for some users
  • Formatting issues with asterisks and underscores

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved list/checklist functionality
  • Better organization with nested folders
  • Enhanced search and filtering
  • Integration with other productivity apps

SnipCopy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Subscriptions2
  • SnipNotes Plus (Subscription)7 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • SnipNotes Plus (Subscription)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time15
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Subcategories$3.99
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  • Note Attachments$3.99
  • Note Tags$3.99
  • Voice Recordings$3.99
  • Theme Colors and Icons$3.99
  • iCloud Synchronization$4.99
  • Large Tip$7.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (macOS)$7.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (macOS)$9.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS)2 variants$14.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS)$14.99
  • Huge Tip$19.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS)$24.99
None

SnipCopy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard free?
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnipCopy free?
SnipCopy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard or SnipCopy?
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard is rated higher. SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while SnipCopy averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard or SnipCopy have ads?
Neither SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard nor SnipCopy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard or SnipCopy?
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard ships an update fortnightly, and SnipCopy weekly. Most recently, SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard was updated on October 24, 2026 and SnipCopy on October 6, 2026.

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