Comparison

Text Expander vs PasteBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Text Expander

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

Highlights
  • Custom text and image shortcuts
  • Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard
  • Custom keyboard access
  • Share reply collections
  • Typing speed test and time saved statistics
  • Group assignment and quick filters
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Boost Your Typing Speed with Custom Shortcuts Tired of typing the same phrases over and over? Create short aliases for frequently used text and insert them instantly with a custom keyboard. Whether it’s emails, addresses, or responses, save time and type effortlessly. Features: • Create and manage custom text and images shortcuts • Magic Variables automatically insert dates, times, clipboard content, and random variations - turning static templates into dynamic, personalized messages that save hours of repetitive typing. • Access them quickly with a custom keyboard • Share your replies collection with colleagues and friends • Type faster and reduce repetitive typing • Assign one of 4 groups and use quick filters while typing • Test your typing speed and track statistic of saved time Simplify your workflow and boost productivity — download now! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PasteBox

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PasteBox - Paste Keyboard is an easy, powerful custom keyboard app that lets you instantly paste your saved text anywhere, in any app, without switching screens. Stop retyping the same things over and over. Whether it’s your email, IG captions, promo codes, replies or yes, even trolling your friends with rapid copy paste messages. PasteBox makes it all effortless. Benefits: • Custom keyboard you can use inside any app • One-tap paste • Save and organize text snippets • Color-coded tags to stay organized • Crazy fast, perfect for business or just messing with friends • Fully private, nothing you type is ever tracked Use it for: • Emails & work replies • Social media captions, hashtags, and bios • Auto-fill forms & routine phrases • Fun copy paste messages to spam or troll your friends • Anything you’re tired of typing manually --- Subscriptions: PasteBox - Paste Keyboard offers auto-renewing subscription plans that provide unlimited access to all app features. - The weekly plan includes a 3-day free trial, after which the subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. – All subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period – Auto-renewal can be canceled at any time by going to your settings after the purchase Privacy Policy: https://www.crispyappsllc.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.crispyappsllc.com/terms

Screenshots

Text Expander3 screens
PasteBox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PasteBox at every 4 days against Text Expander's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Text Expander sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and PasteBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text Expander ships an update every 3 weeks, PasteBox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Text Expander versus PasteBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText ExpanderPasteBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolai RodionovCrispyApps LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Text Expander

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

PasteBox

Subscriptions3
  • PasteBox Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • PasteBox Monthly$5.991 Month
  • PasteBox Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Text Expander free?
Text Expander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PasteBox free?
PasteBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Text Expander or PasteBox have ads?
Neither Text Expander nor PasteBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Text Expander or PasteBox?
Text Expander ships an update every 3 weeks, and PasteBox every 4 days. Most recently, Text Expander was updated on September 21, 2026 and PasteBox on June 1, 2026.

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