Comparison

Paste Keyboard vs Plain Text Editor

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

Head to head
About

Paste Keyboard

This keyboard app allows you to quickly access and paste stored notes and information, saving you time when writing long messages or emails. It offers custom phrase storage and a user-friendly interface for efficient communication.

Highlights
  • Custom phrase storage
  • Quick paste functionality
  • Efficient communication
  • User-friendly interface
  • Save time and increase productivity
Features
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Sometimes we have to write long messages, emails, remember addresses, and create other large portions of text. Now you can use Paste Keyboard to quickly access stored notes and information to communicate faster! Paste Keyboard offers a seamless typing experience with quick access to your most frequently used phrases and emojis. Say goodbye to typing the same text over and over again! Key Features: - Custom Phrase Storage: Save and access your commonly used phrases with ease. - Quick Paste Functionality: Paste saved text snippets with a single tap. - Efficient Communication: Save time and increase your productivity. - User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for easy use. With Paste Keyboard, you can streamline your communication and focus on what matters most. Whether you’re writing emails, chatting with friends, or jotting down notes, Paste Keyboard makes it faster and easier. Enjoy! Privacy Policy : https://bit.ly/3yexPaM Terms of Service : https://bit.ly/46kz9p6

About

Plain Text Editor

This utility app removes text formatting and images from your clipboard, converting content to plain text. It allows for easy editing and batch processing of clipboard contents, with an auto-processing feature available via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Remove text formatting
  • Erase images from clipboard
  • Convert clipboard to plain text
  • Edit text in editor
  • Batch processing
  • Auto batch processing (in-app purchase)
Features
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Have you ever had trouble with the size and color of text when you copy and paste it? "Plain Text Editor - PlainText" is an app that will solve the problem. "Plain Text Editor - PlainText" is an editor that can erase text styles and photos in the clipboard. You can easily change the contents of the clipboard to plain texts only. And you can also edit the text in the editor. [How to use] ∙Tapping "Clip → Editor" button puts the contents of the clipboard into the plain text editor. ∙Tapping "Editor → Clip" button puts the contents of the editor into the clipboard. ∙With the above operations, the contents of the clipboard can be changed to plain text. ∙Tapping "Batch Processing" button, the above two button processes will be performed continuously and the contents of the clipboard will become plain text. ∙If you turn on Auto Batch Processing, Batch Processing will be performed when this app is brought to the foreground.(*Auto Batch Processing requires an in-app purchase) ∙You can edit text in the editor. ∙On iPhone or iPad, tap editor screen to show the keyboard. ∙The number of characters in the editor is displayed at the top right of the screen. ∙Paste Permission Dialog will not appear if you select "Allow" from "Settings" > "Apps" > "PlainText" > "Paste from Other Apps. ∙Tap "ⓘ" button at the top left of the screen to open the information. The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Paste Keyboard4 screens
Plain Text Editor1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Paste Keyboard at 4.7 against Plain Text Editor's 3.0. Paste Keyboard also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 2) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Paste Keyboard sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Plain Text Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paste Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paste Keyboard has 44K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Paste Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 50% of Plain Text Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paste Keyboard ships an update weekly, Plain Text Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paste Keyboard versus Plain Text Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaste KeyboardPlain Text Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (44K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechin ParkTakao Ichimura

Customer experience

Paste Keyboard

All ratings44,310 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews499 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative20.2%

Plain Text Editor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Paste Keyboard

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Save button not working
  • Keyboard not showing up
  • Saved items disappearing
  • Compatibility issues on iPad

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add folders/categories to organize saved items
  • Allow rearranging/sorting of saved items
  • Integrate with more apps like Discord
  • Reduce ads or provide affordable ad-free option

Plain Text Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Paste Keyboard

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
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  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$99.99
3 purchases

Plain Text Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$7.99

Questions

Is Paste Keyboard free?
Paste Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plain Text Editor free?
Plain Text Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paste Keyboard or Plain Text Editor?
Paste Keyboard is rated higher. Paste Keyboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Plain Text Editor averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Paste Keyboard or Plain Text Editor have ads?
Both Paste Keyboard and Plain Text Editor show ads.
Which is updated more often, Paste Keyboard or Plain Text Editor?
Paste Keyboard ships an update weekly, and Plain Text Editor every 10 days. Most recently, Paste Keyboard was updated on October 13, 2026 and Plain Text Editor on October 7, 2026.

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