PasteQ vs Clipboard Manager
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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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/
Clipboard Manager
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Transform your clipboard into an intelligent productivity powerhouse with CopyCache - the AI-driven clipboard manager that automatically extracts, organizes, and makes your copied content actionable. INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION • Advanced OCR technology extracts text from any image • Smart entity detection finds phone numbers, emails, addresses, URLs, dates, and currency amounts • Automatic organization into smart collections • One-tap actions: call numbers, send emails, open maps, track packages SEAMLESS WORKFLOW • Smart collections organize content by type and date • Powerful search across all clipboard history • Share extension captures content from any app SMART FEATURES • Currency converter with real-time rates • Flight and package tracking integration • Event creation from detected dates • Multi-language OCR support • Duplicate detection and smart merging PRODUCTIVITY BOOSTERS • Bulk operations and batch processing • Favorites and custom collections • Rich text format preservation • Comprehensive export options • Privacy-first design with local processing Perfect for professionals, students, and anyone who copies content frequently. Stop losing important information - let CopyCache intelligently organize and enhance everything you copy. Download now and experience the future of clipboard management! - Subscription auto-renewal In CopyCache, you can purchase an automatically renewing subscription through an in-app purchase. If you do not purchase a subscription, you can only keep up to three clips. However, you can use all the features of the app on clips that you have collected during a previous subscription. So you will not lose access to your clips when your subscription ends. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (for the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The current subscription cannot be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.actnow-gmbh.de/en/data-protection/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PasteQ at none against Clipboard Manager's shown. PasteQ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. PasteQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Clipboard Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PasteQ ships an update every 4 weeks, Clipboard Manager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PasteQ | Clipboard Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 旭 徐 | Actnow GmbH |
In-app purchases
PasteQ
- Monthly Pro Plan - 3d Free$0.491 Month
- Yearly Pro Plan - 7d Free$4.491 Year
- Lifelong members$6.99
Clipboard Manager
- CopyCache Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- CopyCache Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
- CopyCache Pro Lifetime$19.99









