# Yoink vs Hyperduck

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hyperduck at 94% against Yoink's 74%. Hyperduck also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Yoink's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 61) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Yoink costs $5.99 and Hyperduck $5.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hyperduck holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoink has 1K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Yoink's written reviews are positive against 94% of Hyperduck's.

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, Hyperduck every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoink | Hyperduck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$5.00** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoink-improved-drag-and-drop/id1260915283/reviews) | **[4.9 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperduck/id6444667067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 29 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad](https://appshunter.io/developer/403111076) | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) |

## What reviewers say

### Yoink

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

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


### Hyperduck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperduck/id6444667067)

Instantly send web links from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac via the share sheet. Links are delivered even when devices are offline and open automatically in your Mac's default browser, ensuring you never miss content.

**Highlights:** Send links via share sheet, Works offline, Automatic link opening on Mac, Trigger Mac shortcuts, No network required, Secure iCloud syncing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Magic-like functionality
- 🚀 Extremely simple, fast, and functional
- 🎯 Solves a real problem without complexity
- 💨 Accelerates workflow between ideas and links
- 🍃 App "disappears", focusing on user

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sometimes doesn't send items
- 🐛 Fails more than succeeds
- 🐛 Software acts like it works, but doesn't
- 🐛 Horrible, barely works
- 🐛 Opens Chrome while Mac is sleeping (unnecessary)

**Reported bugs**

- Sometimes doesn't send items over
- Fails to send webpage more than it works
- No log for failed sends
- Opens Chrome while Mac is in sleep mode

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing a Mac to run shortcuts
- Update with iOS 17 app shortcuts
- Toggle to open links only when Mac wakes from sleep
- Option to work from Windows and Android


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoink free?

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

### Is Hyperduck free?

Hyperduck costs $5.00, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yoink or Hyperduck?

Hyperduck is rated higher. Yoink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Hyperduck averages 4.9 from 61 ratings.

### Do Yoink or Hyperduck have ads?

Neither Yoink nor Hyperduck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yoink or Hyperduck?

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hyperduck every 3 months. Most recently, Yoink was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hyperduck on September 22, 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.*