Comparison

Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI vs StepBloc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI

This app acts as a smart keyboard that stores and quickly pastes frequently used text, links, and snippets. It helps save time by providing one-tap access to your saved content, with features like AI-powered text generation and translation.

Highlights
  • Snippet manager
  • Auto paste with one tap
  • AI text generation
  • Instant translation
  • Clipboard manager
  • YouTube integration
  • App Store integration
Features
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MagicBoard is a snippet manager & auto paste keyboard app. We all copy and paste the same things again and again. Email replies, links, forms, video titles, app links, you name it. MagicBoard saves you time by keeping your most used text, links, and snippets inside your keyboard so you can paste them anywhere with just one tap.  ### Who it is for  - Anyone who types a lot: From filling forms to replying to DMs and emails, your saved snippets are always ready.  - Creators: Quickly share YouTube videos or channel links, even as stickers for Instagram.  - Developers: Connect your apps and instantly share links, ask for reviews, or send promo text.  ### Why choose MagicBoard  - User experience first. Simple, fast and reliable.  - A design crafted with love, improved year after year. - Privacy first. Your snippets stay private on your device.  - Time saved adds up. A few seconds saved each day becomes hours every year.  ### Features  - Organize snippets into folders and access them from the keyboard.  - Auto paste or copy snippets with one tap.  - Translate snippets instantly with Apple Intelligence running on your device.  - Generate fresh variations of your snippets with AI so you never sound repetitive.  - Clipboard manager to import and reuse text faster.  - YouTube integration for creators. Share video links, thumbnails or stickers in seconds.  - App Store integration for developers. Share app links or request reviews right from the keyboard.  MagicBoard was first built for personal use. I relied on it every day long before it became public on the App Store.  Over the years it has saved me hundreds of hours. Now it can do the same for you.  T&Cs and privacy policy available here: https://www.edouardbarbier.com/apps/fast-paste/privacy/  TLDR: No data collected, besides a few Analytics events to understand how the features are being used so I can improve the app in the future.

About

StepBloc

This app helps you reduce screen time by requiring physical activity to unlock distracting apps. Earn your app access by completing workouts like push-ups, squats, or reaching step goals. Take control of your digital habits and improve your health simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Earn app access through push-ups, squats, or steps
  • Block distracting apps until goals are met
  • App blocking scheduler
  • Set daily usage limits
  • Track focus minutes
  • Digital habit insights and reports
  • HealthKit integration for step tracking
Features
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StepBloc lets you earn your screen time by doing Push-ups, Squats and other workouts. For example, you need to do 10 push-ups to use instagram for 10 mins. Just follow 3 simple steps: +Choose the distracting apps. +Set your goal (Push-ups, Squats, or Steps). +Move! Apps stay blocked until your goal is hit. Why should you download StepBloc? + Control how much time you spend on distracting apps. + Reduce your screen time. + Stay healthy by staying active. + Reclaim your focus. Key Features: + Steps to unblock: Distracted apps are blocked unless you completed required number of steps. + Push-Ups to unblock: Distracted apps are blocked unless you completed required number of Push-Ups. + Squats to unblock: Distracted apps are blocked unless you completed required number of Squats. + App Blocking Scheduler: Set specific times to block distracting apps, ensuring uninterrupted focus during work, study, or leisure time. + Usage Limits: Define daily usage limits for your distracted apps. + Focus Tracker: Measure your daily focus minutes and block distracting apps until you complete your focus minute target. + Insights: Gain valuable insights into your digital habits with detailed analytics and reports. + Secure and Private: Rest assured that your data is safe with StepBloc. All of your data stays in the device. Take control of your digital distractions, reclaim your focus, and unlock your full potential with StepBloc. Download now and experience the transformative power of mindful device management! The Monthly Pass Subscribe to monthly pass to get unlimited access to blocks. - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - When you cancel a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. - While cancelling, Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded By using the app, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Terms: https://hamsters.tech/stepbloc-t-c Privacy: https://hamsters.tech/stepbloc-privacy-policy HealthKit Integration: StepBloc accesses your step count data from HealthKit to incentivize healthy habits. By linking your daily step count with app usage, StepBloc rewards you with app access based on your physical activity level. This integration encourages movement and ensures that you strike a balance between screen time and physical wellness. Note: HealthKit data is used only if user decides to use Step Block as the blocking method in app.

Screenshots

Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI4 screens
StepBloc4 screens

Verdict

The call

Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI and StepBloc both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI's written reviews are positive against 65% of StepBloc's. StepBloc's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and StepBloc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI against 4.5 for StepBloc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 252 and 485 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI's written reviews are positive against 65% of StepBloc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI ships an update every 6 weeks, StepBloc weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI versus StepBloc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaste Keyboard | MagicBoard AIStepBloc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (252 ratings) — better4.5 (485 ratings)
Positive reviews92.2% of reviews — better65.1% of reviews
Number of ratings252485 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdouard BarbierHamsters Technology

Customer experience

Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI

All ratings252 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.2%

StepBloc

All ratings485 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative27.0%

User reviews

Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI

From 252 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Time-saving
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💡 Helpful for repetitive tasks
  • 🚀 Efficient
  • 👍 Convenient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
  • 🔍 Lacking search functionality
  • 🔍 Difficult to reorder items
  • 🔍 Keyboard issues (can't switch back)
  • 🔍 Constant review prompts

StepBloc

From 485 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Blocks apps very well
  • 👍 Free to use
  • 👍 Innovative concept
  • 👍 Effective screen time reduction
  • 👍 Motivates exercise

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Push-up/squat tracking issues
  • 🐛 Daily limits in free version
  • 🐛 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Unintuitive timer
  • 🐛 Lacking features

Bugs and requests

Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Deleting all messages
  • Losing access to free version after device change
  • Keyboard getting stuck

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to edit, copy, paste, undo, delete, close, return, and add functions
  • Support for Siri Shortcuts
  • Option to change color
  • Ability to sort and reorder items
  • Sync across devices

StepBloc

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Push-up counter can be cheated
  • Squat counter can be cheated
  • App keeps blocks after deletion
  • Push-up system is faulty
  • Squats not registered correctly
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  • Screen time rate incorrect
  • Analytics tab blank
  • Freezes phone
  • Push-up tracking measures face distance
  • App still blocks after exercise
  • Screen time shown is incorrect
  • Lifetime unlock price high

Requested features

14 requests
  • Accumulate screen time
  • Start day with screen time
  • Reset banked steps daily
  • Widget for progress tracking
  • Macbook app
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  • Nose detection mode
  • More exercise options (sit-ups, pull-ups)
  • Edit workouts for specific days
  • Bank minutes/time
  • Face-on push-up tracking
  • Camera tracking for exercises
  • Set multiple rules for exercise/time
  • See time left until next exercise
  • More free features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI

Subscriptions9
  • MagicBoard Pro$0.997 Days
  • MagicBoard Premium$1.997 Days
  • MagicBoard Pro$4.991 Month
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  • MagicBoard Pro$5.997 Days
  • MagicBoard Pro$8.991 Month
  • MagicBoard Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • MagicBoard Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • MagicBoard Pro$39.991 Year
  • MoagicBoard Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • MagicBoard Pro$30.99
3 purchases

StepBloc

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI free?
Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepBloc free?
StepBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI or StepBloc?
Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI is rated higher. Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while StepBloc averages 4.5 from 485 ratings.
Do Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI or StepBloc have ads?
Neither Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI nor StepBloc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI or StepBloc?
Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI ships an update every 6 weeks, and StepBloc weekly. Most recently, Paste Keyboard | MagicBoard AI was updated on October 16, 2026 and StepBloc on October 16, 2026.

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