Comparison

The Digest vs Paste Anywhere

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

Head to head
About

The Digest

This app uses AI to generate concise summaries of YouTube videos, saving you time. It allows you to subscribe to channels and receive intelligent digests of new content, helping you stay informed without watching lengthy videos.

Highlights
  • AI-powered video summaries
  • Smart channel management (up to 10)
  • Automatic YouTube subscription sync
  • Time-saving dashboard with progress tracking
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Customizable dark/light themes
Features
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Read your YouTube instead of watching it. The Digest turns videos and podcasts from the channels you follow into articles you can read in a few minutes. Key takeaways first, then the write-up, then chapters you can jump between — so a 40-minute video becomes a 5-minute read, and you keep the part you actually wanted. WHAT IT DOES • Every new video from your channels, rewritten as an article • Key takeaways up top, with timestamps into the moments they came from • Chapter contents — read only the part you care about • Podcasts too: 100+ shows across investing, business, technology, health, history and more • Connect YouTube to bring your subscriptions across, sorted into playlists automatically • Unread and Read, like a mailbox. Swipe to file. • A running count of the hours you did not spend watching BUILT FOR READERS Follow other readers, and send them an article — or a single line from one — straight into a conversation. Share to Messages, WhatsApp or Instagram in a tap. FREE AND PREMIUM Read three articles a day and follow three channels for free. Premium removes both limits, unlocks search across every channel we cover, and imports your YouTube subscriptions. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thedigestapp.com/privacy

About

Paste Anywhere

Features
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One step: Send, Receive, and Resume. Seamlessly transfer your clipboard, keys, images, and files between devices. Powered by P2P end-to-end encrypted transmission, your data flows only between your devices without passing through external servers. [ Core Workflow ] 1. Copy / Share Copy an image, verification code, address, or key, or simply select "Paste Anywhere" from the system share menu. 2. Auto Send Upon opening the app, it will automatically paste and send the content to your other devices. No extra clicks—just one smooth motion. 3. Auto Receive Open the app on the receiving device, and the content is automatically written to your clipboard and saved to your library for instant use. [ Why Choose Paste Anywhere? ] * P2P End-to-End Encryption: Direct connection between devices with no external server relay. Encryption ensures your keys and privacy stay strictly on your own hardware. * Frictionless Relay: Got a 2FA code on your phone? It's on your computer in a second, ready to paste. No more manual typing. * Lightweight Transfer: Send photos, archives, or documents without leaving chat history or dealing with slow cloud drives. Fast, peer-to-peer delivery directly to your library. * Universal Platform Support: Brings the "AirDrop experience" to all your devices, breaking down the barriers between different ecosystems.

Screenshots

The Digest4 screens
Paste Anywhere3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Digest at none against Paste Anywhere's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. The Digest sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Paste Anywhere sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Digest ships an update every 5 days, Paste Anywhere weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Digest versus Paste Anywhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe DigestPaste Anywhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS7 Managed Reserves Fund淞元 甘

In-app purchases

6 purchases

The Digest

Subscriptions6
  • YD Weekly$2.997 Days
  • YD Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • YD Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
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  • YD Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • YD Premium Annual$49.991 Year
  • YD Annual1 Month trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Paste Anywhere

Subscriptions1
  • Pro14 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is The Digest free?
The Digest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paste Anywhere free?
Paste Anywhere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Digest or Paste Anywhere have ads?
Paste Anywhere shows ads; The Digest does not.
Which is updated more often, The Digest or Paste Anywhere?
The Digest ships an update every 5 days, and Paste Anywhere weekly. Most recently, The Digest was updated on September 6, 2026 and Paste Anywhere on September 21, 2026.

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