# CopyNote vs Paste Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Paste Manager at none against CopyNote's shown. CopyNote's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CopyNote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

CopyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of CopyNote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Paste Manager's.

CopyNote ships an update every 6 days, Paste Manager weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CopyNote | Paste Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copynote-keyboard-shortcuts/id1519660591/reviews)** | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-manager-clipboard-sync/id1557951070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hyosim Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620636696) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 CopyNote free?

CopyNote 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, CopyNote or Paste Manager?

CopyNote is rated higher. CopyNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Paste Manager averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do CopyNote or Paste Manager have ads?

CopyNote shows ads; Paste Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, CopyNote or Paste Manager?

CopyNote ships an update every 6 days, and Paste Manager weekly. Most recently, CopyNote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Paste Manager on October 25, 2026.

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