# PasteQ vs Pastes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pastes at every 2 days against PasteQ's every 3 weeks. Pastes also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PasteQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Pastes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PasteQ ships an update every 3 weeks, Pastes every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PasteQ | Pastes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [旭 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600180901) | [Splash Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268990538) |

## What reviewers say

### PasteQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pasteq-search-copy-paste/id6443971843)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Plan - 3d Free | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Plan - 7d Free | $4.49 | per year |
| Lifelong members | $6.99 | one-time |


### Pastes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastes-notes-meets-clipboard/id6752824419)

This app acts as a personal clipboard manager, automatically saving everything you copy, including text, links, and images. It allows you to organize your clipboard history into notes and folders, search them instantly, and even extract text from photos. Your data is kept private and synced across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Automatic clipboard saving, Instant search of history, Organize into notes and folders, Extract text from images (OCR), iCloud sync across Apple devices, Local and secure data storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pastes Pro / Single User | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pastes Pro / Family Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PasteQ free?

PasteQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pastes free?

Pastes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PasteQ or Pastes have ads?

Neither PasteQ nor Pastes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PasteQ or Pastes?

PasteQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pastes every 2 days. Most recently, PasteQ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pastes on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*