Comparison

Cross Paste vs Capaste

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 between your phone and computer without cables or accounts. The Pro version allows sending files and photos up to 25 MB, with end-to-end encryption for all synced data.

Highlights
  • Clipboard sync across devices
  • Send files and photos (Pro)
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • No account required
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Clipboard history with search
  • Organized buckets for clips
Features
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Copy on your iPhone, paste on your Windows PC. With Pro, send files and photos up to 25 MB each from your phone to your laptop. Cross Paste connects your phone and computer with one shared, end-to-end encrypted clipboard, across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Linux and the web. No cables, no emailing yourself, no account. WHY CROSS PASTE • Phone to PC clipboard sync: copy text or a link on one device and access it on your other paired devices. • Send files and photos (Pro): pick a photo, PDF or document on one device and save it on another, up to 25 MB each. • Truly cross-platform: iPhone to Windows and Linux, not only Mac. • No account needed: pair devices by scanning a QR code. No sign-up, no email, no password. • End-to-end encrypted: your clipboard content, files and photos are encrypted on your device before syncing. We cannot read their contents. FEATURES • Clipboard sync across all your paired devices • Clipboard history with search • Send photos and files between devices (Pro) • Buckets to keep clips organized • Read copied text aloud • Open links with one tap • A recovery key to restore access to your group HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Cross Paste on your phone and your computer 2. Scan the QR code to pair them 3. Copy text or a link on one device and pick it up on the other. Send files and photos with Pro. FREE AND PRO Cross Paste is free to use. The free version includes: • Up to 3 paired devices • 1 bucket • 24 hours of clipboard history Cross Paste Pro adds: • Unlimited devices • Up to 5 buckets • Unlimited clipboard history • Photo and file transfer between devices, up to 25 MB each Pro on one device covers every device in your group. Choose monthly, yearly or lifetime (pay once, Pro forever). The yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Start with free clipboard sync. Upgrade to Pro to send files and photos between your phone and PC. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Capaste

Features
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Move text, photos, and files between your phone, tablet, and computer. Copy text on your phone and use it on your computer. Send a photo to your computer for editing, or share a file directly from another app. Pair your devices with Capaste, choose what to send, and select a device. • Pair your devices: Enter a pairing code or scan a QR code. • Share content: Send clipboard content, photos, videos, files, and folders. • Send from other apps: Use the system share menu to send content with Capaste. • Choose how to receive: Set each device to receive automatically or ask for confirmation. • Manage transfers: View transfer history and export received files. Capaste works without an account. Depending on your settings and network connection, files can be sent directly between devices or forwarded through a service. On iOS, the free version supports pairing with one device. A one-time Pro purchase lets each device pair with up to ten devices.

Screenshots

Cross Paste4 screens
Capaste3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Capaste at every 8 days against Cross Paste's monthly. Cross Paste's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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. Cross Paste sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Capaste sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Paste ships an update monthly, Capaste every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cross Paste versus Capaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross PasteCapaste
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Tech Media, LLC淞元 甘

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cross Paste

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cross Paste Pro Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

Capaste

One-time1
  • Capaste Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Cross Paste free?
Cross Paste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capaste free?
Capaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cross Paste or Capaste have ads?
Neither Cross Paste nor Capaste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cross Paste or Capaste?
Cross Paste ships an update monthly, and Capaste every 8 days. Most recently, Cross Paste was updated on November 5, 2026 and Capaste on November 9, 2026.

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