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Fresh vs Clipy

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Fresh

6.0
Utilities

Short-term memory for screenshots, downloads, clipboard, and desktop files

Clipy

6.0
Utilities

Clipboard extension app

Metric Fresh Clipy
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 6.0
30-day Installs 2 1.0K
90-day Installs 47 3.0K
365-day Installs 47 13.1K
Version 1.0.5 1.3.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.9K 8.4K
GitHub Forks 378 733
Open Issues 61 261
License MIT MIT
Language Go Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2y ago
First Seen May 17, 2026 Jul 4, 2015

Reviews

Fresh

Fresh is a utility app that helps manage temporary files, screenshots, clipboard content, and desktop files, providing quick access to recent items. It's ideal for users who frequently work with these types of files and want to streamline their workflow.

Fresh is a tool for managing temporary files, screenshots, clipboard content, and desktop files, allowing quick access to recent items.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient for managing temporary files
  • + Integrates well with macOS for seamless workflow
  • + Helps organize clipboard content and screenshots

Cons

  • - Low adoption as indicated by 0 30-day installs
  • - Some concerns about project maintenance

Clipy

Clipy is a clipboard extension app that offers multiple clipboards, integration with macOS shortcuts, and customization options. It benefits users who need advanced clipboard management but faces challenges with maintenance and functionality issues.

Clipy extends macOS clipboard functionality with features like multiple clipboards and shortcut integration.

Pros

  • + Multiple clipboards for organizing copied content
  • + Integration with macOS shortcuts for automation
  • + Customizable interface with themes and keyboard shortcuts

Cons

  • - Inability to copy images is a major limitation
  • - Maintenance concerns due to inactive development
  • - Persistent login item addition in Ventura