PasteQ vs PasteDock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Local encrypted storage
- iCloud synchronization
- Full keyboard operation
- Floating window
- Smart merge and paste
- Automatic classification
- Cross-device sync
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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
PasteDock
Save, organize, and quickly paste copied texts and images with a custom keyboard. This app prioritizes your privacy by keeping all data on your device. Unlock advanced features like image-to-text extraction with a one-time purchase.
- Automatic saving of copied items
- Custom keyboard for direct pasting
- Image to text extraction
- Face ID/Touch ID lock for privacy
- Lifetime purchase option
- Data stays on device
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Copy and Paste is one of the most essential features on your iPhone — yet most people barely scratch the surface. PasteDock changes that. Save everything you copy, organize it, and paste it anywhere, anytime. Your privacy comes first. No copied data ever leaves your device. Nothing is sent to external servers. Your information stays with you, always. • WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE - Save copied texts and images automatically so nothing gets lost - Paste saved items wherever you need them and reuse them anytime - Use a custom keyboard to paste texts and images directly inside any app - Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID for complete privacy • UNLOCK EVEN MORE WITH PLUS - Save unlimited items with no restrictions - Copy an image and instantly extract the text from it, making every image searchable - One-time purchase — no subscriptions, yours forever • Why is this app worth it? Unlike other clipboard managers that charge monthly fees, PasteDock offers a secure lifetime purchase. Your data never touches a cloud server, and the built-in keyboard means you never have to leave the app you are working in. Whether you are copying addresses, messages, links, passwords, code snippets, or images — everything is saved, organized, and ready to paste in seconds. Questions, feedback, or suggestions? Reach us anytime through the support option inside the app. We read every message.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PasteQ at 15.6 against PasteDock's 18. On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. PasteQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and PasteDock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PasteQ ships an update every 3 weeks, PasteDock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PasteQ | PasteDock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 旭 徐 | Raphael Monteiro |
Customer experience
PasteQ
PasteDock
In-app purchases
PasteQ
- Monthly Pro Plan - 3d Free$0.491 Month
- Yearly Pro Plan - 7d Free$4.491 Year
- Lifelong members$6.99
PasteDock
- Plus$6.99









