# FastCopy vs CopyNote

The clearest difference is ads: FastCopy at none against CopyNote's shown. FastCopy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). CopyNote's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FastCopy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CopyNote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CopyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of FastCopy's written reviews are positive against 73% of CopyNote's.

FastCopy ships an update every 6 weeks, CopyNote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FastCopy | CopyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcopy-fast-input/id1019457990/reviews) | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copynote-keyboard-shortcuts/id1519660591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建菲 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651143545) | [Hyosim Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620636696) |

## What reviewers say

### FastCopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastcopy-fast-input/id1019457990)

Streamline your mobile communication by quickly copying and sharing text and images. Save time by merging common phrases, generating long pictures, and automatically organizing your content. Sync across multiple devices with iCloud.

**Highlights:** One-click text and picture copying, Merge and copy multiple phrases, Generate and send long pictures, Automatic sorting by copy habits, Classification management, iCloud multi-device synchronization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50% discount in limited time | $2.99 | one-time |


### CopyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copynote-keyboard-shortcuts/id1519660591)

Automate text expansion by typing shortcuts that instantly reveal pre-written snippets, templates, or full phrases. This app works across all your applications, saving you time and effort on repetitive typing tasks. Organize your snippets, access them via a custom keyboard, and sync them across devices.

**Highlights:** Instant text expansion with shortcuts, Customizable templates with dynamic fields, Custom keyboard for quick access, Clipboard history, Cross-device sync, Team sharing and collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Discount Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| All Access (1 Year) | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Sticky Notes Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| EasyCopy Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sticky Notes Upgraded Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Discount Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastCopy free?

FastCopy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CopyNote free?

CopyNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FastCopy or CopyNote?

CopyNote is rated higher. FastCopy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while CopyNote averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do FastCopy or CopyNote have ads?

CopyNote shows ads; FastCopy does not.

### Which is updated more often, FastCopy or CopyNote?

FastCopy ships an update every 6 weeks, and CopyNote every 6 days. Most recently, FastCopy was updated on October 24, 2026 and CopyNote on October 25, 2026.

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