Comparison

PasteQ vs Cards Against Backlogs

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

Cards Against Backlogs

Features
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Cards Against Backlogs is a real-time planning poker app built for agile squads who want fast, focused estimation sessions — no sign-up required. Create a room in seconds, share the code with your team, and start voting. Choose between Fibonacci or T-Shirt sizing decks. See who voted, reveal the results, and move on to the next story. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap "New Room" and enter your name 2. Share the Room ID with your team 3. Everyone picks a card to vote 4. The room owner reveals all cards at once 5. Discuss, reset, and repeat FEATURES - Real-time voting and presence — see who's in the room and who already voted - Fibonacci and T-Shirt sizing decks - No account needed — just a name and a room code - Works alongside the web app at cab.linhares.sc - Dark mode support - Lightweight and distraction-free Built for developers, by developers. Stop overthinking estimates and start shipping.

Screenshots

PasteQ3 screens
Cards Against Backlogs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cards Against Backlogs at none against PasteQ's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Cards Against Backlogs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PasteQ ships an update every 4 weeks, Cards Against Backlogs every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
PasteQ versus Cards Against Backlogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasteQCards Against Backlogs
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer旭 徐ThreadCode

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
None

Cards Against Backlogs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PasteQ free?
PasteQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cards Against Backlogs free?
Cards Against Backlogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PasteQ or Cards Against Backlogs have ads?
Neither PasteQ nor Cards Against Backlogs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PasteQ or Cards Against Backlogs?
PasteQ ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cards Against Backlogs every 5 weeks. Most recently, PasteQ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cards Against Backlogs on September 17, 2026.

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