Comparison

Cross Paste vs OpenClaw

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. 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

OpenClaw

This personal AI assistant runs locally on your devices. Pair it with your OpenClaw Gateway to chat, use voice commands, manage approvals, and automate tasks using your iPhone's capabilities securely.

Highlights
  • Local-first AI assistant
  • Secure device pairing
  • Chat and voice modes
  • Gateway action approvals
  • Direct content sharing
  • Device capability management
  • Push notifications for workflows
Features
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OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Pair this iOS app with your OpenClaw Gateway to use your iPhone as a secure node for chat, voice, approvals, sharing, and device-aware automation. What you can do: - Pair with your private OpenClaw Gateway by QR code or setup code - Chat with your assistant from iPhone - Use realtime and background Talk mode - Review Gateway action approvals from your iPhone - Share text, links, and media directly from iOS into OpenClaw - Enable device capabilities such as camera, screen, location, photos, contacts, calendar, and reminders when you choose - Receive push wakes and node status updates for connected workflows OpenClaw is local-first: you control your gateway, keys, configuration, and permissions. Device access is managed by iOS permissions and can be enabled only for the capabilities you want to use. Getting started: 1) Set up your OpenClaw Gateway 2) Open the iOS app and pair with your gateway 3) Start using chat, Talk mode, approvals, and automations from your iPhone

Screenshots

Cross Paste4 screens
OpenClaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenClaw at 41% against Cross Paste's 0%. OpenClaw also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Cross Paste's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. OpenClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Paste holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenClaw has 71 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Cross Paste's written reviews are positive against 41% of OpenClaw's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Paste ships an update monthly, OpenClaw weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cross Paste versus OpenClaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross PasteOpenClaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.4 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings371 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB114 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMobile Tech Media, LLCOpenClaw Foundation

Customer experience

Cross Paste

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OpenClaw

All ratings71 ratings
Positive52.1%
Neutral14.1%
Negative33.8%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral23.2%
Negative36.2%

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
None

OpenClaw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cross Paste free?
Cross Paste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenClaw free?
OpenClaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cross Paste or OpenClaw?
Cross Paste is rated higher. Cross Paste averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OpenClaw averages 3.4 from 71 ratings.
Do Cross Paste or OpenClaw have ads?
Neither Cross Paste nor OpenClaw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cross Paste or OpenClaw?
Cross Paste ships an update monthly, and OpenClaw weekly. Most recently, Cross Paste was updated on October 30, 2026 and OpenClaw on October 29, 2026.

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