# Copy Text On Screen vs Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard

The clearest difference is ads: Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard at none against Copy Text On Screen's shown. Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 69%). Copy Text On Screen's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 143). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Copy Text On Screen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Copy Text On Screen against 4.7 for Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy Text On Screen has 4.8K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Copy Text On Screen's written reviews are positive against 78% of Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard's.

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy Text On Screen | Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906/reviews) | **[4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-em-plus-paste-keyboard/id1457458191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) | [Hoi Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/699994999) |

## What reviewers say

### Copy Text On Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906)

Easily extract text from screenshots and images with advanced OCR technology. Copy, translate, or read aloud any text, even from social media apps. Supports over 100 languages for translation and 92 for recognition.

**Highlights:** Extract text from screenshots, Extract text from images, OCR text recognition, Translate text in 100+ languages, Read text aloud, Extract phone numbers, emails, URLs, Scan history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Scans Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Extra Scans | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient text extraction
- 💡 Useful for various tasks like copying text, translating, etc.
- 🔒 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with handwritten text recognition
- 💰 Limited free scans per day, requires subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features or customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Text extraction not working correctly in certain scenarios
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages
- Improve handwriting recognition accuracy
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Offer a premium version without ads


### 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copy Text On Screen free?

Copy Text On Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

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

### Which has better reviews, Copy Text On Screen or Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard?

Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard is rated higher. Copy Text On Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do Copy Text On Screen or Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard have ads?

Copy Text On Screen shows ads; Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Copy Text On Screen or Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard?

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard every 3 months. Most recently, Copy Text On Screen was updated on September 23, 2026 and Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard on September 23, 2026.

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