# Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard vs CopyNote

The clearest difference is ads: Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard at none against CopyNote's shown. Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard also leads on ratings volume (149 vs 31). CopyNote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and CopyNote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard against 4.7 for CopyNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 73% of CopyNote's.

Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard ships an update every 3 months, CopyNote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard | CopyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-em-plus-paste-keyboard/id1457458191/reviews)** | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copynote-keyboard-shortcuts/id1519660591/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoi Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/699994999) | [Hyosim Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620636696) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Saves a lot of time
- 💡 Customizable history and groups
- 🤯 Syncs across all devices
- 🚀 Makes writing easier
- ✨ Offers subtle features for power users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync problems between devices
- 🐛 Data storage issues, especially images disappear
- 🐛 Screen capture not working consistently
- 🐛 App crashes after recent update
- 🐛 iOS 16 killed the app

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues between devices
- Data disappearing, especially images
- Screen capture not working reliably
- Repeated crashes after latest update
- Keyboard and share sheet not functioning on iOS 14

**Requested features**

- Lifetime payment option
- Peer to peer sync (no internet or iCloud)
- Offer a one-time price instead of subscription
- Android support
- Search feature outside the app for the special keyboard function


### CopyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copynote-keyboard-shortcuts/id1519660591)

Automate text expansion by typing shortcuts that instantly reveal pre-written snippets, templates, or full phrases. This app works across all your applications, saving you time and effort on repetitive typing tasks. Organize your snippets, access them via a custom keyboard, and sync them across devices.

**Highlights:** Instant text expansion with shortcuts, Customizable templates with dynamic fields, Custom keyboard for quick access, Clipboard history, Cross-device sync, Team sharing and collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Discount Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| All Access (1 Year) | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Sticky Notes Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| EasyCopy Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sticky Notes Upgraded Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Discount Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is CopyNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard or CopyNote?

Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard is rated higher. Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while CopyNote averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard or CopyNote have ads?

CopyNote shows ads; Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard or CopyNote?

Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard ships an update every 3 months, and CopyNote every 6 days. Most recently, Copy 'Em + Paste Keyboard was updated on October 27, 2026 and CopyNote on October 25, 2026.

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