Complete Guide

Master SnipIt.

From basic operations to useful techniques not everyone knows.
Learn how to drastically improve your text input efficiency on iPhone.

1. Quick Start

Just 3 steps to get started!

1

Register

Tap the button at the bottom right and select "New Snippet". Save frequently used phrases or addresses.

New Snippet Save
Title
Greeting|
Body
Hi there...
2

Copy

Just tap an item in the list. It's instantly copied to the clipboard, and you'll see a notification at the bottom.

Hi there
Copied!
3

Paste

Switch to LINE, Email, or any other app and "Paste".
That's it, input complete!

Hi there.|
Paste

2. Master Guide

Discover useful features to get the most out of SnipIt.

Recommended

Auto Date/Time Input (Text Expander)

Embed "magic codes" in your snippets, and they'll automatically convert to the current date and time when copied.
Perfect for daily reports or meeting templates.

Basic Date & Time

Code Output Example Description
{{date}} 2026/01/11 Today's Date
{{time}} 16:55 Current Time
{{yyyy}} 2026 Year (4 digits)
CASE 1: Daily Report

Input

Hello. Here is
{{date}} report.

Output

Hello. Here is
2026/01/11 report.

Format Customization

Add format after colon : to customize output.

Code Output Example Use Case
{{date:MM/dd}} 01/11 Month/Day only
{{date:MMMM d}} January 11 Long format
{{date:E}} Sat Day of Week
CASE 2: Meeting

Input

Start: {{time}} Meeting Minutes

Output

Start: 17:15 Meeting Minutes

Date Calculation

Use + or - to output future or past dates.

{{date+1d}}
Tomorrow (+1 day)
Insert tomorrow's date. Useful for planning.
{{eom}}
End of Month
Calculate the last day of this month.
{{eom+1m}}
End of Next Month
Calculate end of next month. For invoices.
CASE 3: Invoice

Input

Bill Date: {{eom}}
Due Date: {{eom+1m}}

Output

Bill Date: 2026/01/31
Due Date: 2026/02/28

Other Utilities

{{uuid}} {{random}} {{clipboard}}

Reorder

Tap the icon at the top right to enter "Move Mode". You can freely drag and drop snippets/folders to reorder or move them to other folders.

Fast Search

Use the search bar at the very top to search not just titles but also the "body content". Instantly find what you need from a large collection of snippets.

App Lock

Turn on App Lock from "Settings" to require Face ID or Touch ID authentication on app launch. Useful for protecting private info like addresses and contacts.

Delete Items

Tap the icon at the top right to enter "Delete Mode". Tap the trash can button next to unwanted items to delete them.

3. Custom Keyboard

Input snippets anywhere without switching apps.

Add Keyboard

Open iPhone Settings app.
Go to General > Keyboard > Add New Keyboard...
and select "SnipIt".
Keyboard Settings Screenshot

Switch & Use

Long-press the Globe icon while typing and select "SnipIt".
Just tap a snippet to insert it!
Keyboard Switch Screenshot

4. Data Migration (Mac → iPhone)

Bring your "Clipy" snippets from Mac to iPhone.

1

Export on Mac

Open "Edit Snippets" in Mac version of "Clipy" or "SnipIt". Export snippets as XML format.

Mac Export Menu
2

Send to iPhone

Send the XML file via AirDrop or iCloud Drive to your iPhone and save it to "Files" app.

AirDrop Transfer
3

Import in App

Open SnipIt Settings (), tap "Import XML", and select the file. Done!

Import Settings
About Premium Features:
XML import and unlimited snippet registration require an upgrade to SnipIt Premium (one-time purchase).
You can register up to 10 snippets for free, so please try out the app first.

5. Settings & Plans

Free vs Premium.

Free Plan

  • Snippet Limit: Up to 10
  • Create Folders
  • Text Expander
  • App Lock (Face ID)

SnipIt Premium

One-time purchase (Not a subscription)

  • Unlimited Snippets
  • XML Import (Mac Data Migration)
  • No Ads
Coming Soon

Connect with Mac / iPad.

We are currently developing iCloud sync functionality.
Snippets registered on Mac will simplify automatically sync to iPhone, making your latest snippets available on any device.

FAQ

Q. Data transfer when changing models?

You can create a backup by "Exporting XML" from the settings. Import that file on your new iPhone to restore.
Premium purchase info is tied to your Apple ID, so you can restore it for free using the "Restore Purchase" button.

Q. I forgot my passcode.

For security reasons, there is no passcode reset feature. You will need to reinstall the app (snippet data will be reset).
We recommend backing up your data regularly via XML export.

Q. Can I type directly from the keyboard?

Currently, you need to open the app to copy & paste, but we are planning to implement a "Custom Keyboard Extension" in a future update. Stay tuned!

Q. When is the Mac version coming?

It is currently under active development. We plan to deliver it as a native app optimized for the latest macOS, satisfying even existing Clipy users.