# ESC2 vs Clean Paste

The clearest difference is price: ESC2 at Free against Clean Paste's $2.99. ESC2 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ESC2 is free to download; Clean Paste costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESC2 | Clean Paste |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-paste-invisible-text/id6745198320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鹏 杜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623719348) | [Anthony Harvey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478197285) |

## What reviewers say

### ESC2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esc2/id6738133305)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Clean Paste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-paste-invisible-text/id6745198320)

This utility app swiftly removes hidden characters, smart quotes, emojis, and formatting artifacts from your text. It offers a live preview, auto-cleaning of the clipboard, and a history manager for your cleaned items.

**Highlights:** Remove invisible characters, Live text editor preview, Auto-clean clipboard, Clipboard integration, History manager, Customizable cleaning rules

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESC2 free?

ESC2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clean Paste free?

Clean Paste costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ESC2 or Clean Paste have ads?

Neither ESC2 nor Clean Paste shows ads.

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