PasteQ vs Awesome Copy Mobile Clipboard
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
Awesome Copy Mobile Clipboard
Seamlessly sync your clipboard history across your mobile devices and Mac using iCloud. Access snippets, images, and file paths instantly, anywhere. Pin important items for quick retrieval and enjoy a private, efficient workflow.
- iCloud Sync across devices
- Clipboard history up to 100 items
- Pin important snippets
- One-tap copy functionality
- Smart previews for text, images, file paths
- Privacy-focused data storage
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AwesomeCopy – Your Clipboard, Everywhere Bring the power of AwesomeCopy to your mobile devices. This companion app syncs your clipboard history with your Mac via iCloud, so the snippets, images, and file paths you save at your desk are instantly available on the go. Whether you’re picking up where you left off from your Mac, grabbing a snippet you saved earlier, or pinning something important for later, AwesomeCopy for iOS makes your clipboard history accessible anytime, anywhere—with the same speed, privacy, and thoughtful design you love on macOS. Your Clipboard, In Sync AwesomeCopy automatically keeps your clipboard history lists up to date across all your devices using secure iCloud sync. Copy something on your Mac and it appears on your iPhone. Pin a snippet on iOS, and it’s right there waiting for you on macOS. It’s seamless, fast, and built entirely around your workflow. Designed for Mobile Optimized for touch, AwesomeCopy for iOS gives you quick access to your clipboard history with large previews, simple gestures, and one-tap copying. Search your history, manage pinned items, and view timestamps—right from your pocket. Key Features • iCloud Sync: Keep your clipboard history and pinned items in perfect sync across devices • Clipboard History: Access up to 100 of your most recent copied items (configurable) • Pinning: Keep important snippets at the top of your list • One-Tap Copy: Copy any item back to your clipboard instantly • Smart Previews: View text, images, and file paths at a glance • Privacy First: All data is stored securely in iCloud and on your devices—never on our servers Built for Privacy and Performance AwesomeCopy for iOS is just as private as its Mac counterpart. Your clipboard history is never tracked, sold, or shared. Data syncs only through your personal iCloud account, ensuring complete privacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PasteQ at 100% against Awesome Copy Mobile Clipboard's 43%. PasteQ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). Awesome Copy Mobile Clipboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Awesome Copy Mobile Clipboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
PasteQ ships an update every 3 weeks, Awesome Copy Mobile Clipboard every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | PasteQ | Awesome Copy Mobile Clipboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.6 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 旭 徐 | Kind Park LLC |
Customer experience
PasteQ
Awesome Copy Mobile Clipboard
In-app purchases
PasteQ
- Monthly Pro Plan - 3d Free$0.491 Month
- Yearly Pro Plan - 7d Free$4.491 Year
- Lifelong members$6.99
Awesome Copy Mobile Clipboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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