CleanClip

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Country: China (CN)
Founded: 2023
Developer: CleanClip Team (China)
Pricing: Freemium ($12.99 one-time Pro upgrade)
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, iOS

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Clipboard Managers

Overview

CleanClip is a clipboard manager for macOS and iOS that stores copy history, enables quick search and preview at the input cursor, and supports pasting across devices. It targets Mac users handling frequent copying of text, images, and files, with a keyboard-first, minimalist interface distinguishing it through efficient shortcuts and immersive popup positioning.⁷⁶²

Key Features

Unlimited History - Automatically saves all copied content including text, images, and files without limits.
Smart Categorization - Organizes clips into smart lists for easy access.
Paste Queue (Paste Stack) - Queues copied items for sequential pasting, ideal for tables and forms.
Powerful Search - Quickly finds items across history.
Keyboard Shortcuts - Customizable, keyboard-first operation with minimal key presses.
Pinboards - Pins frequently used clips for fast access.
Batch Operations - Supports editing and managing multiple clips at once.
Multi-Device Sync - Syncs clipboard across Apple devices in real-time.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Core features including unlimited history, search, basic shortcuts; sufficient for most users.
Pro	$12.99 one-time	Premium features like advanced sync, paste queue, pinboards, batch operations, and smart categorization.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs on macOS with a lightweight design based on Maccy, appearing as an immersive popup at the text cursor; supports iOS via App Store apps like CleanClip Pro for cross-device sync. No minimum requirements specified beyond standard Apple ecosystems; lacks Windows or Android support.²⁷¹

Integrations & Ecosystem

iCloud sync (iOS)
Universal Apple device clipboard sync
JSON export/import
Drag and drop reordering
Supports WhatsApp/Slack/TikTok links
Multi-format handling (text, images, files)
AES encryption on iOS version

Alternatives

App	Difference
Maccy	Open-source base for CleanClip but lacks added features like paste queue and smart lists; more basic keyboard focus.
Paste	More feature-heavy with broader integrations but less minimalist UI and keyboard-optimized than CleanClip.
Clipy	Free and simple but misses advanced categorization, paste stack, and immersive cursor popup.
Raycast Clipboard	Part of larger launcher ecosystem, less standalone clipboard focus with mouse-heavy alternatives.

Reputation

CleanClip receives positive feedback for its clean, efficient design, keyboard-first approach, and useful features like paste queue that align with power-user workflows, often ranked top among Mac clipboard managers.⁷² Users appreciate the free version's sufficiency and attractive interface, though some note it's built on Maccy with added customizations.² Criticisms are minimal but include platform limitation to Apple devices and beta-stage features like pinning.⁴

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