Comparison

PasteQ vs Fast MSG

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

Fast MSG

Features
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Quickly send text or SMS without needing to add/save contact. Bypass the time-consuming task of "Add Contact" — and send straight-forward a SMS, Facetime, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Viber or even make a call directly to any phone number. You just need to type the phone number, tap on the app which will open to send and you’re done! Keep a history of all the numbers you've contacted. You can even add a note to remember the reason or name for later. What makes this app stand out? You can type and edit phone numbers as plain text — using iOS features like the zoom tool, and paste or select text precisely where you need to. Don’t do double the work like in similar apps — this one made all the others obsolete. But wait! There is more: No annoying ADS flashing on your screen and collecting all your personal data as much as possible. Terms & Conditions: https://fast-msg.398031.xyz/?g=term_and_conditions&l=en Privacy Policy: https://fast-msg.398031.xyz/?g=privacypolicy&l=en Disclaimer: https://fast-msg.398031.xyz/?g=disclaimer&l=en Available in: English, Arabic, Bengali, German, Greek, Spanish, Persian, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Polish, Romanian, Czech, Hungarian and Swedish "La semplicità è l'ultima sofisticazione." - Leonardo da Vinci

Screenshots

PasteQ3 screens
Fast MSG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PasteQ at every 4 weeks against Fast MSG's every 12 months. PasteQ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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 Fast MSG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PasteQ ships an update every 4 weeks, Fast MSG every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
PasteQ versus Fast MSG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasteQFast MSG
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer旭 徐Claudio Guirunas

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

Fast MSG

One-time1
  • Full Version$0.29

Questions

Is PasteQ free?
PasteQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fast MSG free?
Fast MSG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PasteQ or Fast MSG have ads?
Neither PasteQ nor Fast MSG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PasteQ or Fast MSG?
PasteQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Fast MSG every 12 months. Most recently, PasteQ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Fast MSG on September 21, 2026.

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