Comparison

ZenSlate vs QuickPaste

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

Head to head
About

ZenSlate

Features
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ZenSlate is a calm, minimal notes app for iPhone and iPad. Capture quick thoughts, draft ideas, manage checklists, and keep your writing in sync with your Mac through iCloud. ZenSlate keeps the interface quiet so your slate stays center stage. Write in plain text or use live inline Markdown for a cleaner editing experience. Headings, lists, checklists, links, code, quotes, tables, and fenced code blocks render gently while preserving your original Markdown source. Key Features: • Made for iPhone and iPad A compact writing space on iPhone, with a sidebar workflow on iPad for moving between slates quickly. • iCloud sync Read and edit your slates across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Live inline Markdown Use Markdown for headings, bold, italic, links, inline code, lists, task lists, block quotes, tables, and code fences. • Raw text mode Switch to plain source editing whenever you want the simplest possible canvas. • Keyboard accessory controls When the keyboard is open, use quick controls for Markdown formatting, lists, indentation, undo/redo, and keyboard dismiss. • Pin and manage slates Keep important slates close, duplicate drafts, clear a slate, or delete what you no longer need. • Calm themes and typography Choose the mood and reading feel that fit your writing. • Hardware keyboard friendly On iPad, core shortcuts work where iPadOS supports them. ZenSlate is a simple place for slates, drafts, checklists, notes, and loose thoughts. Write with clarity. Stay organized with ease.

About

QuickPaste

Features
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QuickPaste is the ultimate productivity keyboard that allows you to save and paste frequently used texts instantly. Boost your efficiency with custom snippets, templates, and advanced clipboard management.

Screenshots

ZenSlate4 screens
QuickPaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZenSlate at none against QuickPaste's shown. QuickPaste's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZenSlate ships an update every 2 weeks, QuickPaste every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
ZenSlate versus QuickPaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenSlateQuickPaste
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSachin KumarKyungdoo Park

In-app purchases

None

ZenSlate

No in-app purchases

None

QuickPaste

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenSlate free?
ZenSlate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickPaste free?
QuickPaste is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZenSlate or QuickPaste have ads?
QuickPaste shows ads; ZenSlate does not.
Which is updated more often, ZenSlate or QuickPaste?
ZenSlate ships an update every 2 weeks, and QuickPaste every 3 days. Most recently, ZenSlate was updated on October 30, 2026 and QuickPaste on October 28, 2026.

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