# Yoink vs Pane

The clearest difference is rating: Yoink at 4.7 against Pane's 1.0. Yoink also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1). Pane's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Yoink holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoink has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, Pane every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoink | Pane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoink-improved-drag-and-drop/id1260915283/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pane-notes-and-checklists/id6760139415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad](https://appshunter.io/developer/403111076) | [Sulhadin Oney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593422109) |

## 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- 👎 Outdated or non-native UI design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


### Pane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pane-notes-and-checklists/id6760139415)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoink free?

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

### Is Pane free?

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

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

Yoink is rated higher. Yoink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pane averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yoink or Pane have ads?

Neither Yoink nor Pane shows ads.

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

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pane every 4 days. Most recently, Yoink was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pane on November 5, 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.*