Clipboard Manager vs CrossPaste
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clipboard Manager
This utility transforms your iOS keyboard into a powerful tool for content sharing and productivity. Create custom shortcuts to instantly share photos, links, files, text, and even use AI directly from your keyboard. It also features a clipboard to quickly access previously copied items.
- Custom keyboard shortcuts
- Clipboard history
- AI integration (ChatGPT)
- Organize shortcuts with folders
- Share folders with others
- Siri Shortcuts integration
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At OneTap, our mission is to reinvent how we share content and utilize the keyboard on our iOS devices. OneTap Keyboard elevates your iOS experience with innovative OneTap Keyboard Shortcuts, transforming how you interact with your device. What are OneTap Keyboard Shortcuts? OneTap Keyboard Shortcuts empower you to use ChatGPT, share specific photos, links, text phrases, and files directly from your keyboard. Simply download the OneTap App, add OneTap's Keyboard to your device's keyboard settings, and create your custom Keyboard Shortcuts within the app. These shortcuts are instantly available on your keyboard, making sharing content seamless and efficient. OneTap also has a Clipboard feature, which you access right from your keyboard. Anything you manually copy will show up on this tab and is available to copy again whenever you need to. You can long press on a piece of content on the Clipboard that you want to turn into a OneTap shortcut so that you can copy & paste that content even faster. Features: - Share photos, links, files, or text phrases from your keyboard with OneTap Keyboard Shortcuts. - Clipboard quickly copy the content you’ve already copied previously. - Use ChatGPT4 directly from your keyboard with OneTap AI Keyboard Shortcut. - Create folders to organize your keyboard shortcuts. - Share folders with friends or colleagues, giving them access to your shortcuts. - Integrate OneTap into Siri Shortcuts for enhanced productivity. - OneTap is compatible with all iOS devices. Access OneTap's Keyboard by tapping the world icon on the bottom left of your keyboard. Here, you'll find all your custom shortcuts along with the ChatGPT shortcut. Tap on any shortcut to use it instantly. Transform your keyboard into a powerful tool for productivity and communication. Share content effortlessly, use ChatGPT anytime, and keep your favorite items just OneTap away. No more searching for your resume, favorite photo, or important links. Everything you need is now within reach. Terms: https://app.termly.io/document/terms-of-service/b5002e65-2c63-4367-ac78-49f355bf22f7
CrossPaste
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CrossPaste — Universal Clipboard Across Devices Copy anything and paste it on any device, seamlessly. COPY ONCE, PASTE ANYWHERE Copy on your iPhone and it instantly appears on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine. No extra steps — your clipboard syncs in real time across all your devices. RICH CONTENT SUPPORT More than just text — CrossPaste syncs text, images, files, links, HTML, RTF, and colors, preserving the original format perfectly. PRIVACY FIRST • End-to-End Encrypted — Asymmetric encryption keeps your data fully secure • LAN Only — Data never touches any third-party server • Local Storage — Your data stays on your devices CROSS-PLATFORM, SEAMLESSLY CONNECTED Works with macOS, Windows, and Linux desktops alongside iOS. One consistent interface across every device you use — no learning curve. POWERFUL FEATURES • Pasteboard Keyboard — Access clipboard history from any app • Smart Cleanup — Automatic storage management, zero maintenance • Widgets — Home screen widgets for one-tap pasting • Shortcuts — Siri Shortcuts support for voice-powered workflows • Large File Transfer — Move big files between devices with ease • Import & Export — Back up and migrate your clipboard data FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Fine-tune pasteboard monitoring, sync settings, network discovery, and storage management to match your personal workflow. --- CrossPaste Pro unlocks all premium features including unlimited device connections, unrestricted sync, end-to-end encryption, tag management, and more. Subscription Terms: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Renewal will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your account settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://crosspaste.com/en/mobile-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://crosspaste.com/en/mobile-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Clipboard Manager at none against CrossPaste's shown. Clipboard Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Clipboard Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and CrossPaste sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Clipboard Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, CrossPaste every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clipboard Manager | CrossPaste |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (243 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 243 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 326 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Picard | Shenzhen Bianyi Weilai Technology Co., Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
Clipboard Manager
Reported bugs
6 issues- App immediately closes when clicked
- App stopped working completely after subscription
- App crashes and will not even start
- Told to upgrade every time on phone after paying
- Desktop version quits before fully launching
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- Cannot get Mac app to switch between copying to clipboard or directly adding to field
Requested features
6 requests- Widget on iPhone
- List of suggestions for new users
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to expand text without Apple Shortcut on desktop
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- Better positioning for AI rewrite
CrossPaste
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Clipboard Manager
- OneTap Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- OneTap Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- OneTap Pro Lifetime (Offer)$24.99
- OneTap Pro Lifetime$49.99
CrossPaste
- CrossPaste Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- CrossPaste Pro 季付3 Months trial$5.903 Months
- CrossPaste Pro 半年付6 Months trial$11.496 Months
- CrossPaste Pro 永久买断$39.99
Questions
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