# Yoink vs Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard

The clearest difference is price: Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard at Free against Yoink's $5.99. Yoink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard is free to download; Yoink costs $5.99 up front. Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Yoink asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Yoink against 4.7 for Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoink has 1K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Yoink's written reviews are positive against 78% of Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard's.

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoink | Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoink-improved-drag-and-drop/id1260915283/reviews)** | [4.7 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-em-plus-paste-keyboard/id1457458191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad](https://appshunter.io/developer/403111076) | [Hoi Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/699994999) |

## What reviewers say

### Yoink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoink-improved-drag-and-drop/id1260915283)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app acts as a central shelf for items you drag, copy, or download, allowing you to store them for later use without switching between applications. It supports various file types and integrates deeply with iOS features for seamless access and management.

**Highlights:** Centralized item storage, Supports various file types, Slide-Over/Side-by-Side iPad app, Share extension for iPhone, Clipboard monitor, iCloud sync, Handoff support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient clipboard management
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless integration with iOS 11 drag and drop
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and workflow
- 👍 Useful as a temporary storage/shelf

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔍 Lack of organization features (folders, tags)
- 👎 Outdated or non-native UI design
- 🔍 Limited functionality without the custom keyboard

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or data loss issues
- Inconsistent syncing behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync between iOS and Mac devices
- Ability to edit text directly in the app
- Folder/tag organization for saved items
- Improved custom keyboard functionality


### Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-em-plus-paste-keyboard/id1457458191)

This app enhances your copy and paste functionality by allowing you to save, manage, and sync various types of content, including text, links, and images. It offers a quick capture feature, a clipboard manager, and advanced paste options for efficient data handling. Organize your saved items into lists and access them across devices with optional iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Quickly save copied items, Clipboard manager for easy reuse, Paste keyboard for instant data insertion, Advanced paste options (formatting removal, case change), Organize content into lists, Optional iCloud sync across devices, Customizable shortcuts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Saves a lot of time
- 💡 Customizable history and groups
- 🤯 Syncs across all devices
- 🚀 Makes writing easier
- ✨ Offers subtle features for power users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync problems between devices
- 🐛 Data storage issues, especially images disappear
- 🐛 Screen capture not working consistently
- 🐛 App crashes after recent update
- 🐛 iOS 16 killed the app

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- Data disappearing, especially images
- Screen capture not working reliably
- Repeated crashes after latest update
- Keyboard and share sheet not functioning on iOS 14

**Requested features**

- Lifetime payment option
- Peer to peer sync (no internet or iCloud)
- Offer a one-time price instead of subscription
- Android support
- Search feature outside the app for the special keyboard function


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoink free?

Yoink costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard free?

Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yoink or Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard?

Yoink is rated higher. Yoink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard averages 4.7 from 149 ratings.

### Do Yoink or Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard have ads?

Neither Yoink nor Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yoink or Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard?

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, and Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard every 3 months. Most recently, Yoink was updated on October 26, 2026 and Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*