# Magic Copy vs Paste Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Paste Manager at 4.3 against Magic Copy's 2.5. Paste Manager also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Copy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Paste Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Magic Copy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Paste Manager's.

Magic Copy ships an update every 2 weeks, Paste Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Copy | Paste Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-copy/id1444438065/reviews) | **[4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-manager-clipboard-sync/id1557951070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shehan Ekanayake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330416310) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Copy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-copy/id1444438065)

Seamlessly transfer text and links between your phone and PC in seconds. Copy content on one device and instantly access it on another by opening the app. Tap to copy items back to your clipboard.

**Highlights:** Cross-device text and link copying, Instant transfer between phone and PC, Simple three-step usage, Tap to copy items back, Universal clipboard functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $2.99 | per month |
| Prime | $3.49 | per month |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite | $5.49 | per month |
| Ultimate | $6.49 | per month |
| Magic Copy PRO | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 Magic Copy free?

Magic Copy 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, Magic Copy or Paste Manager?

Paste Manager is rated higher. Magic Copy averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Paste Manager averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do Magic Copy or Paste Manager have ads?

Neither Magic Copy nor Paste Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Copy or Paste Manager?

Magic Copy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Paste Manager weekly. Most recently, Magic Copy was updated on August 16, 2026 and Paste Manager on September 24, 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.*