Comparison

Cross Paste 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

Cross Paste

Seamlessly copy text and links on one device and instantly paste them on another, including your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows PC. This cross-device clipboard syncs your content securely and privately without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • Instant clipboard sync
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Searchable history
  • Organize clips into buckets
  • End-to-end encryption
  • QR code pairing
Features
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Copy on your iPhone, paste on your Windows PC. Cross Paste is the cross-device clipboard that takes whatever you copy everywhere — across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web. Copy something on one device, and seconds later it's ready on all your others. No cables, no emailing links to yourself. WHY CROSS PASTE? • Truly cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web share one clipboard. • No account needed: pair your devices with a QR code — no sign-up, no email, no password. • End-to-end encrypted: your content is encrypted on your device. No one else — not even us — can read it. FEATURES • Instant clipboard sync across all your paired devices • Searchable history: find anything you've copied • Buckets: organize your clips into tidy collections • Smart search across your entire clipboard • Text-to-speech: have your copied text read aloud • Open links with a single tap • Recovery keys: only you keep control of your data HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Cross Paste on your devices 2. Pair them with a QR code — done 3. Copy on one device, paste on any other CROSS PASTE PRO Cross Paste is free to use. The free version includes: • Up to 3 paired devices (Pro: unlimited devices) • 1 bucket (Pro: up to 5 buckets) • 24 hours of clipboard history (Pro: unlimited history) Upgrade to Cross Paste Pro to lift these limits and get the most out of your cross-device clipboard. Download Cross Paste and take your clipboard everywhere — securely, privately, and on all your devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Cross Paste4 screens
Paste Anywhere3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cross Paste at none against Paste Anywhere's shown. Cross Paste also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Paste Anywhere's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Cross Paste sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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

Cross Paste ships an update every 2 months, Paste Anywhere weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cross Paste versus Paste Anywhere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross PastePaste Anywhere
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Tech Media, LLC淞元 甘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cross Paste

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Paste Anywhere

Subscriptions1
  • Pro14 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Cross Paste free?
Cross Paste 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 Cross Paste or Paste Anywhere have ads?
Paste Anywhere shows ads; Cross Paste does not.
Which is updated more often, Cross Paste or Paste Anywhere?
Cross Paste ships an update every 2 months, and Paste Anywhere weekly. Most recently, Cross Paste was updated on August 11, 2026 and Paste Anywhere on September 21, 2026.

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