Comparison

PasteQ vs Clipboard

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

Clipboard

This utility app allows you to save and quickly access frequently used text snippets, addresses, and other phrases directly from your keyboard. Enjoy enhanced productivity with secure, on-device storage for your data.

Highlights
  • Save common phrases
  • Save addresses
  • Directly send from keyboard
  • On-device data storage
  • Privacy and security focused
Features
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EasyPaste records common phrases, addresses, and more. Send directly from the keyboard—simple and easy. This is a pure utility app. All data is stored on your device, ensuring privacy and security. Privacy Policy:https://github.com/Agent-xie/easy-paste/blob/main/privacy-policy-en.md Services:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PasteQ3 screens
Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PasteQ at 100% against Clipboard's 92%. PasteQ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Clipboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PasteQ ships an update every 4 weeks, Clipboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PasteQ versus Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasteQClipboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer旭 徐梓泓 谢

Customer experience

PasteQ

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

Clipboard

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

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
4 purchases

Clipboard

Subscriptions3
  • 1 month2 variants$1.191 Month
  • 6 months$3.996 Months
  • 1 year$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is PasteQ free?
PasteQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clipboard free?
Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PasteQ or Clipboard have ads?
Neither PasteQ nor Clipboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PasteQ or Clipboard?
PasteQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Clipboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, PasteQ was updated on October 10, 2026 and Clipboard on October 2, 2026.

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