# Clipboard vs Copy and Paste

Clipboard and Copy and Paste both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Clipboard's written reviews are positive against 32% of Copy and Paste's. Clipboard also leads on ads (none vs shown). Copy and Paste's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clipboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Copy and Paste asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Clipboard against 4.6 for Copy and Paste. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Clipboard's written reviews are positive against 32% of Copy and Paste's.

Clipboard ships an update every 3 weeks, Copy and Paste monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clipboard | Copy and Paste |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-paste-keyboard/id1514741180/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-and-paste/id1572815929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 65 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [秀平 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435264909) | [JIANGYONG LIU21021539842](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504416106) |

## What reviewers say

### Clipboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-paste-keyboard/id1514741180)

This app synchronizes clipboard and checklist records across Apple devices using iCloud. It supports various data types like text, images, and files, helping users save time and avoid repetitive inputs. Enjoy seamless cross-platform efficiency.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform iCloud sync (iOS/macOS), Store text, images, files, Shortcut key operations, Customizable layout, Search clipboard history, Rich text/image preview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Premium for Mac | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium for iOS | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient clipboard management
- 💡 Helpful organization features (labels, color coding)
- 🚀 Quick access to frequently used text
- 👍 Seamless integration with keyboard

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues between devices
- 💰 Subscription model after trial period
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🐛 Bugs with the keyboard extension

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not appearing in certain apps
- Clipboard items not saving consistently
- Unexpected crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to share clipboard items between users
- Customizable keyboard layout and appearance
- Improved search and filtering options
- Support for images and other file types in clipboard


### Copy and Paste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-and-paste/id1572815929)

This app simplifies copying and pasting frequently used text. It offers a keyboard with pre-saved lists for chat phrases, personal information, and passwords, enhanced with fun input effects.

**Highlights:** Common chat phrase list, Personal information list, Password saving, Fancy input effects (repeat, emoji, vertical, echo), Simplified copy-paste process

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🤍 Helpful for Roblox
- 🤍 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🤖 Laggy and freezes
- 🚫 Doesn't work properly
- 🚫 Unusable app

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not showing up
- Freezing and lagging issues
- Copy-paste not working

**Requested features**

- Remove ads
- Improve performance and stability
- Fix copy-paste functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clipboard free?

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

### Is Copy and Paste free?

Copy and Paste is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clipboard or Copy and Paste?

Copy and Paste is rated higher. Clipboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Copy and Paste averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Clipboard or Copy and Paste have ads?

Copy and Paste shows ads; Clipboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clipboard or Copy and Paste?

Clipboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Copy and Paste monthly. Most recently, Clipboard was updated on September 26, 2026 and Copy and Paste on September 16, 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.*