# Copy Text On Screen vs Paste Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Paste Manager at none against Copy Text On Screen's shown. Copy Text On Screen's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 24) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, 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 Paste Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Copy Text On Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy Text On Screen has 4.8K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Copy Text On Screen's written reviews are positive against 50% of Paste Manager's.

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, Paste Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy Text On Screen | Paste Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906/reviews)** | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-manager-clipboard-sync/id1557951070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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


### Paste Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-manager-clipboard-sync/id1557951070)

Organize frequently used text and assign it to your device's clipboard for quick pasting across apps. Easily import current clipboard content into categories. Your data remains private and offline.

**Highlights:** Organize and categorize text, Quickly paste content, Auto import clipboard, Offline data storage, Works across apps

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paste Manager Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Paste Manager Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copy Text On Screen free?

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

### Is Paste Manager free?

Paste Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Copy Text On Screen or Paste Manager?

Copy Text On Screen is rated higher. Copy Text On Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Paste Manager averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do Copy Text On Screen or Paste Manager have ads?

Copy Text On Screen shows ads; Paste Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Copy Text On Screen or Paste Manager?

Copy Text On Screen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Paste Manager weekly. Most recently, Copy Text On Screen was updated on September 23, 2026 and Paste Manager on September 24, 2026.

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