# Yoink vs Orca

The clearest difference is price: Orca at Free against Yoink's $5.99. Orca also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Yoink's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Orca is free to download; Yoink costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Orca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoink has 1K ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of Orca's.

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, Orca weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoink | Orca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoink-improved-drag-and-drop/id1260915283/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orca-memory-capture/id6760213977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Gansrigler-Hrad](https://appshunter.io/developer/403111076) | [David Piliponskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883270883) |

## 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


### Orca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orca-memory-capture/id6760213977)

Capture thoughts, reminders, and lists using voice, text, or photos. Automatically categorizes information and provides smart reminders. Collaborate with others in shared spaces for planning and organization.

**Highlights:** Voice capture and transcription, Automatic categorization, Smart reminders, Shared collaborative spaces, Grocery list generation, Media tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoink free?

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

### Is Orca free?

Orca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Orca is rated higher. Yoink averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Orca averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Yoink or Orca have ads?

Neither Yoink nor Orca shows ads.

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

Yoink ships an update every 6 weeks, and Orca weekly. Most recently, Yoink was updated on October 26, 2026 and Orca on October 14, 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.*