Comparison

PasteQ vs Presets by Time Engine

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

Head to head
About

PasteQ

This clipboard manager offers local encrypted storage and iCloud synchronization for macOS and iOS. It provides full keyboard control for efficient searching, copying, and pasting of various content types, with smart merging and automatic classification features.

Highlights
  • Local encrypted storage
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Full keyboard operation
  • Floating window
  • Smart merge and paste
  • Automatic classification
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Reuse copied and collected text in your next draft, post or reply. Capture, organize, find and reuse content on iPhone and iPad, then continue on Mac with iCloud. COPY, BACK TAP, REUSE Copy text or a link, then use your configured Back Tap shortcut on a compatible iPhone. With automatic pinning on (the default), captures appear in Pinned on the PasteQ keyboard. Collect several items and insert or reuse them one by one, without opening the main app. For writers and creators: keep title ideas, reference links, captions, hashtags and bios ready for drafts and posts. Requires iOS / iPadOS 16+. In PasteQ Settings > Quick Capture, add the preset shortcut. Bind it to Back Tap on iPhone and add the PasteQ keyboard. On iPad, run the shortcut. Control Center and Action button support vary by device and OS. Each capture is user-triggered; text and links only. CREATE, EDIT, COPY AND SHARE Add replies, templates, addresses, links or other text without a Mac. Edit text and add notes. Tap to copy, double-tap to view full text and select a passage, or share text and links with the system share sheet. Long-press for more actions. SEARCH AND FILTER Search saved content or text notes; browse and swipe between text, links, images, Pin and groups. Filter or search Mac records by source app. Mobile captures are labeled Quick Capture, without the original app's name. PIN AND ORGANIZE GROUPS Pin favorites, add text notes and put a record in multiple groups. Rename, reorder or delete groups; deleting a group keeps its records. Pinned and grouped records are kept when ordinary history expires. TEXT ENCRYPTION OPTIONS Encrypt or decrypt text records and browse the encrypted category. Detected sensitive text can be encrypted automatically. VIEW, SAVE AND SHARE IMAGES Zoom in on saved images, save them to Photos or share them. Images on iOS are used through saving and sharing; rich text can be copied as plain text. SYNC WITH MAC Enable iCloud sync with the same Apple Account. Check status, sync manually and adjust the sync interval. Opening PasteQ imports mobile captures into history for sync to Mac. Captures are pinned by default; turn automatic pinning off in settings if preferred. Open the mobile app to check records synced from Mac before use. iOS does not continuously capture other apps' clipboards in the background. REUSE TEXT WITH THE KEYBOARD Add the PasteQ keyboard. In fields supporting third-party keyboards, tap text from Pin or custom groups to insert it, long-press to copy, or swipe between groups. In the main app's keyboard settings, choose which custom groups appear on the keyboard; Pin is always included. No Allow Full Access is required. Images, files and encrypted records are excluded. IMPORT, EXPORT AND CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE Import or export PasteQ data on your device. Exports exclude original files referenced by file records. Choose English, Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese. Download PasteQ, save a useful snippet and reuse it from your keyboard. PRIVACY - 100% local storage: All data stays on your devices and is never uploaded. - iCloud: Secure sync across devices. - Sensitive data: Automatically detect and protect private data, such as credit card numbers and passwords. SUBSCRIPTIONS - Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. - Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. - Cancel auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Unless canceled, renewal is charged within 24 hours before expiry; payment extends membership by one period. - If membership is inactive after payment, tap Restore Purchases. - Before your first purchase, add WeChat Pay, Alipay or UnionPay to your Apple Account, where available. - Membership is linked to the Apple Account used for purchase. Contact: admin@iofree.xyz Website: https://pasteq.iofree.xyz/en/ Terms of Use: https://pasteq.iofree.xyz/en/guide/terms Privacy Policy: https://pasteq.iofree.xyz/en/guide/privacy

About

Presets by Time Engine

Features
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Unlock the power of Chat GPT with Presets, the ultimate app for effortless and interactive AI-driven conversations! Say goodbye to complex scripting and hello to a simple, intuitive way of programming your own Chat GPT conversations. Simply add an OpenAI Api key in the settings section and you are ready to go. Key Features: Seamless OpenAI Integration: Presets is designed to seamlessly integrate with OpenAI's powerful GPT technology. Harness the potential of cutting-edge AI for your conversations. Preset Messages: Programming Chat GPT has never been easier. With Presets, you can effortlessly insert preset messages into Chat GPT. User, Assistant, and System Messages: Those are the three presets you can add to Chat GPT Intuitive Interface: Our user-friendly interface empowers you to create engaging conversations without technical expertise. AI Magic: Watch your chat come to life as Chat GPT responds intelligently to your preset messages. From customer support to interactive storytelling, the possibilities are endless. Customization: Tailor your conversations to your specific needs. Add your unique touch to the interaction and create AI-powered dialogues that fit your vision. Privacy and Security: We take your data privacy seriously. Your conversations are secure and protected, ensuring peace of mind as you leverage AI in your app or service. Global Reach: Presets is ready for worldwide use. Engage users from around the globe with multilingual support. Whether you're building a chatbot, enhancing customer support, or creating interactive narratives, Presets simplifies the process of programming Chat GPT, making it accessible to everyone. Get started with Presets and revolutionize the way you interact with AI. Make conversations more engaging, dynamic, and effective. Download the app today! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PasteQ4 screens
Presets by Time Engine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Presets by Time Engine at daily against PasteQ's every 3 weeks. PasteQ's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PasteQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Presets by Time Engine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PasteQ ships an update every 3 weeks, Presets by Time Engine daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
PasteQ versus Presets by Time Engine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasteQPresets by Time Engine
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerζ—­ 徐100-8 Studio

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PasteQ

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Plan - 3d Free$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Pro Plan - 7d Free$4.491 Year
One-time1
  • Lifelong members$6.99
1 purchases

Presets by Time Engine

Subscriptions1
  • Presets Pro$6.991 Month

Questions

Is PasteQ free?
PasteQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Presets by Time Engine free?
Presets by Time Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PasteQ or Presets by Time Engine have ads?
Neither PasteQ nor Presets by Time Engine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PasteQ or Presets by Time Engine?
PasteQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Presets by Time Engine daily. Most recently, PasteQ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Presets by Time Engine on October 27, 2026.

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