Comparison

PasteQ vs ClipSafe

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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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

About

ClipSafe

This app helps you manage your copied text, saving and organizing snippets for quick access. It prioritizes your privacy with all data stored locally on your device. An optional premium upgrade unlocks unlimited entries and longer character limits.

Highlights
  • Automatic text capture
  • Pin important entries
  • Modern UI with dark/light mode
  • Privacy-first, local data storage
  • Unlimited entries (Premium)
  • Custom categories (Premium)
Features
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ClipSafe: Clipboard Manager Take control of your clipboard with ClipSafe, the beautifully designed, privacy-first clipboard manager for iOS. Effortlessly save, organize, and access your copied text, all while keeping your data safe and private no cloud, no tracking, just you. Key Features: -Automatic Capture:Instantly save copied text when you open the app. - Pin Important Entries:Keep your most-used snippets at the top. - Modern UI:Design with dark and light mode. - Privacy First:All data stays on your device—no cloud, no analytics, no tracking. Why ClipSafe? - No ads, no distractions. - Designed for speed, security, and simplicity. Upgrade to Premium for: - Unlimited clipboard entries - Unlimited custom categories - Up to 1,000 characters per entry Your clipboard, your rules. Download ClipSafe and experience the next generation of clipboard management!

Screenshots

PasteQ4 screens
ClipSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PasteQ at 4 against ClipSafe's 1. PasteQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PasteQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and ClipSafe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PasteQ versus ClipSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasteQClipSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer旭 徐Oguzcan Oruc

Customer experience

PasteQ

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

ClipSafe

Written reviews1 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
1 purchases

ClipSafe

One-time1
  • Premium$7.99

Questions

Is PasteQ free?
PasteQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClipSafe free?
ClipSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PasteQ or ClipSafe have ads?
Neither PasteQ nor ClipSafe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PasteQ or ClipSafe?
PasteQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and ClipSafe every 3 weeks. Most recently, PasteQ was updated on November 3, 2026 and ClipSafe on October 30, 2026.

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