Comparison

CtrlV vs FastPaste

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

Head to head
About

CtrlV

Effortlessly transfer links, text, and images between your devices with end-to-end encryption. Get instant notifications with smart actions like Open, Copy, or Save. Manage your shared items in a clean inbox, searchable and private by design.

Highlights
  • Cross-device file sharing
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Instant notifications with smart actions
  • Searchable history
  • Multi-device support
  • Private by design
Features
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Stop sending yourself emails, DMs, or empty docs you’ll never open again. CtrlV is the fast, private way to move links, text, and screenshots between your iPhone, iPad, Mac. Also available on other platforms—see our website for details. Share from one device and your other device gets an instant notification with smart actions—Open, Copy, Save, etc. No setup maze. No clipboard snooping. Just a clean inbox for the stuff you actually want to move. Why you’ll love it One inbox for links, text, images, screenshots Smart notifications with quick actions (Open, Copy, Save, etc.) Add devices in seconds, just login using the same account on other devices! Private by design: end-to-end encryption; nothing is sent unless you choose Search & history to find past items fast Works across iPhone, iPad, & Mac. Also available on other platforms—see our website for details. Free vs Plus Free: Up to 2 devices, recent history Plus (subscription OR one-time upgrade): Up to 10 devices, unlimited history, send images/screenshots, supporter badges, feature voting & more to come! How it works Install and sign in Pair another device by logging in on your other device(s)! Send an item & your other device gets a notification with smart actions. Privacy CtrlV never monitors your clipboard in the background. You choose what to send, and it’s protected with end-to-end encryption. Privacy Policy: https://ctrlv-5fa3e.web.app/#/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FastPaste

Features
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Tired of emailing or messaging yourself just to get a link, code snippet, or note from your phone to your computer? Fast Paste is the solution for you! This is the ultimate tool to instantly synchronize your clipboard across ALL your devices. Just copy on one device, and you can immediately paste on any other, whether it's a phone, tablet, or computer (multi-platform support). The magic is in its simplicity: Fast Paste doesn't require an internet connection. It operates entirely over your local Wi-Fi network, ensuring lightning-fast transfer speeds and keeping your data safe and private within your local network. Key Features: Cross-Device Sync: Seamlessly copy on your phone and paste on your computer (or vice versa). Local Network Only: No login, no cloud servers. Just requires devices to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Safe & Private: Your data never leaves your personal network. Clipboard History: Easily access and manage your recently copied items. Intuitive Interface: Just one tap to connect and start syncing. Perfect for: Developers copying code between machines. Students transferring document links and notes. Anyone who works on multiple devices and wants to save time. Stop wasting time on manual data transfers. Download Fast Paste today! Copy fast, Sync instantly! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CtrlV4 screens
FastPaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CtrlV at daily against FastPaste's monthly. CtrlV also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. CtrlV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FastPaste sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CtrlV ships an update daily, FastPaste monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CtrlV versus FastPaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCtrlVFastPaste
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian VergaraNGUYEN XUAN LONG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CtrlV

Subscriptions2
  • CtrlV Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • CtrlV Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • CtrlV Lifetime Access$19.99
2 purchases

FastPaste

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subcription Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subcription Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is CtrlV free?
CtrlV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastPaste free?
FastPaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CtrlV or FastPaste have ads?
Neither CtrlV nor FastPaste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CtrlV or FastPaste?
CtrlV ships an update daily, and FastPaste monthly. Most recently, CtrlV was updated on October 24, 2026 and FastPaste on October 28, 2026.

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