Comparison

PasteQ vs Pop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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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PasteQ is a clipboard tool for macOS and iOS with iCloud synchronization, emphasizing full keyboard operation (via hotkeys for window show/hide, record filtering, etc.) and privacy protection (local encrypted storage, internet connection only for URL previews). Its floating window hovers over any application, supporting group management, pinning, editing, and multi-selection merging of copied content like files, images, text, and links. It also enables data import/export and cross-device synchronization. Compared to Raycast, PasteQ offers superior fast filtering of clipboard history, multi-device sync, and data management. Efficiency Revolution - **Full Keyboard Control:** Quickly search, copy, paste, or pin records with shortcuts, with real-time key guidance displayed during operation. - **Floating Workflow:** The window stays above any application, eliminating app switching. After editing content, you can directly copy and use it. - **Smart Merge & Paste:** Merge multiple selected records with one click, supporting automatic pasting back to the original application. Intelligent Management - **Automatic Classification & Archiving:** Accurately identifies and categorizes images, links, files, and text for storage. - **Flexible Content Management:** Create custom tags, or use the pin function to fix frequently used content. Privacy Protection - **100% Local Storage:** All data is stored only on your device, never uploaded online. - **Multi-Device Sync:** Securely sync across devices via iCloud. - **Sensitive Information Protection:** Automatically identifies and protects private data (e.g., credit cards/passwords). About Subscription Members · Payment will be charged to your iTunes account for confirmation. ·Users can cancel your subscription at any time in Subscription Management. If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please cancel the automatic subscription renewal function at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. ·If the subscription is not cancelled, the account will be charged the renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, and the subscription period will be automatically extended by one period after the deduction is successful. ·If the membership does not take effect after payment, please click the "Restore Purchase" button above. ·For first-time purchasers, please go to the App Store to bind WeChat Pay, Alipay or UnionPay card. ·Membership is bound to the account at the time of payment. If you have any questions, you can send an email to `admin@iofree.xyz` for consultation, welcome to use the `Friends` APP. Terms of Use:https://friends.iofree.xyz/terms/ Privacy Policy:https://friends.iofree.xyz/privacy/

About

Pop

This app revolutionizes your copy and paste experience by efficiently storing and synchronizing clipboard history across multiple Apple devices. Access text snippets, links, and images instantly, with advanced features for professionals and creatives.

Highlights
  • 3-Day Clipboard History
  • Multi-Platform Access (macOS, iOS)
  • Share Extension & Actions
  • Universal Keyboard Extension
  • Contextual Actions (formatting, QR codes)
  • Batch Pasting
  • Advanced Search
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Are you constantly switching between apps to find the right text, image, or link that you copied, only to lose track of what you need to paste? Meet Pop - Paste, Organize, Perform, your essential clipboard manager that revolutionizes your copy and paste experience. Designed for students, professionals, and creatives alike, Pop is the ultimate solution for handling text snippets across multiple Apple devices, ensuring every piece of information is just a keypress away. Pop is seamlessly integrated into your Apple ecosystem, enhancing your copy paste workflow without the need for tedious setup or accounts. With Pop, all your clipboard history is efficiently stored and synchronized across your MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS devices using iCloud, allowing for swift access to all your important content across platforms. Basic Version Features: - 3-Day Clipboard History: Keep track of items you copied over the past three days, reducing the hassle of re-copying content. This clipboard manager ensures that no snippet is left behind in your clipboard history. - Multi-Platform Access: Benefit from seamless functionality on your MacOS and iOS devices. With the "Copy to Pop" share sheet, copy and paste becomes easier than ever. - Share Extension & Actions: Select text snippets, links, images, and more, then easily choose “Pop” or “Copy to Pop” in the share sheet for quick pasting. - Click-to-Copy: Streamline your workflow by clicking to copy text and swiftly paste it anywhere, optimizing how you use clipboards daily. Pro Version Features: - Universal Keyboard Extension: Instantly find and insert your saved clips directly from the Universal Keyboard Extension, no matter where you're typing. Copy and paste efficiently with this intuitive feature. - Contextual Actions: Perform secondary actions directly from the clipboard, including formatting removal, Markdown pasting, image resizing, QR code generation, and color value pasting. - Batch Pasting: Choose multiple clips for sequential pasting using customizable separator keys such as commas or new lines with the Pro keyboard extension, perfect for frequent snippet management. - Multi-tasking Support: Utilize Pop in split view or slide over mode on iPadOS for seamless multitasking. Drag and drop clips to fit your workflow, enhancing how you manage your clipboard. - Advanced Search: Find any clipboard item instantly using our quick search algorithm and type filtering, making it easier than ever to locate text snippets. With Pop, every copied item is just a tap away, transforming how you manage clipboard tasks. Whether you're building presentations, organizing research, or crafting creative content, Pop ensures you never lose track of your clipboard content. Elevate your productivity today by downloading Pop and experience the powerful features of this highly efficient clipboard manager. Don't wait—streamline your copy and paste operations with Pop today!

Screenshots

PasteQ3 screens
Pop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pop at weekly against PasteQ's every 4 weeks. PasteQ's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. PasteQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Pop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PasteQ ships an update every 4 weeks, Pop weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PasteQ versus Pop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasteQPop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer旭 徐Guru Sidharth Govindaraju

Customer experience

PasteQ

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pop

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
2 purchases

Pop

One-time2
  • Trial Version (15-days)Free
  • Pro Version$9.99

Questions

Is PasteQ free?
PasteQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pop free?
Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PasteQ or Pop have ads?
Neither PasteQ nor Pop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PasteQ or Pop?
PasteQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pop weekly. Most recently, PasteQ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pop on June 1, 2026.

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