Comparison

CrossPaste vs Portage Clipboard

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

Head to head
About

CrossPaste

Features
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CrossPaste — Universal Clipboard Across Devices Copy anything and paste it on any device, seamlessly. COPY ONCE, PASTE ANYWHERE Copy on your iPhone and it instantly appears on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine. No extra steps — your clipboard syncs in real time across all your devices. RICH CONTENT SUPPORT More than just text — CrossPaste syncs text, images, files, links, HTML, RTF, and colors, preserving the original format perfectly. PRIVACY FIRST • End-to-End Encrypted — Asymmetric encryption keeps your data fully secure • LAN Only — Data never touches any third-party server • Local Storage — Your data stays on your devices CROSS-PLATFORM, SEAMLESSLY CONNECTED Works with macOS, Windows, and Linux desktops alongside iOS. One consistent interface across every device you use — no learning curve. POWERFUL FEATURES • Pasteboard Keyboard — Access clipboard history from any app • Smart Cleanup — Automatic storage management, zero maintenance • Widgets — Home screen widgets for one-tap pasting • Shortcuts — Siri Shortcuts support for voice-powered workflows • Large File Transfer — Move big files between devices with ease • Import & Export — Back up and migrate your clipboard data FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE Fine-tune pasteboard monitoring, sync settings, network discovery, and storage management to match your personal workflow. --- CrossPaste Pro unlocks all premium features including unlimited device connections, unrestricted sync, end-to-end encryption, tag management, and more. Subscription Terms: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Renewal will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your account settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://crosspaste.com/en/mobile-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://crosspaste.com/en/mobile-terms-of-use

About

Portage Clipboard

Seamlessly copy text between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC. This app syncs your clipboard across different operating systems, ensuring your copied content is available instantly on any paired device. It prioritizes privacy with end-to-end encryption and no account creation required.

Highlights
  • Sync clipboard across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC
  • End-to-end encryption for privacy
  • No account or personal information required
  • History of recent transfers
  • Pin important items for longer storage
  • Pair devices via QR code
Features
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Copy on one device, paste on another. Portage syncs your clipboard between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC across ecosystems, within about a second. Apple's Universal Clipboard stops at Apple devices. Portage is for the rest of us: iPhone ↔ Windows or any mix. Copy an address on your phone and paste it on your PC. Copy a code on your desktop and paste it on your tablet. PRIVATE BY CONSTRUCTION Everything is end-to-end encrypted. The key that reads your clipboard is created on your first device and travels only inside the pairing QR code you scan, it never touches the server. The server stores opaque encrypted envelopes it cannot read, and deletes them after one hour. Pin an item to keep it for 30 days. NO ACCOUNT. REALLY. There is no email, no username, no password — nothing to create and nothing to phish. Your devices authenticate with hardware-backed cryptographic keys. Adding a device means scanning a QR code from one you already own. You can require that new devices be approved by your existing ones before they receive anything. HOW IT WORKS ON iOS Receiving is automatic while the app is open. Sending uses the Paste button — iOS requires a tap before an app may read the clipboard, and Portage never reads it without one. WHAT IT DOES • Sync copied text across iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC • History of recent transfers, tap any tile to copy it again • Pin items to keep them past the 1-hour expiry; delete everywhere with one swipe • Pair new devices with a QR code; approve or remove devices from any device • End-to-end encrypted with XChaCha20-Poly1305; device keys live in the Secure Enclave Portage is for your own devices. Nothing is shared with other people, nothing is collected about you, and the server operator us cannot read your clipboard. That's the whole point. Clients Download : https://portage.packettrends.com/download/

Screenshots

CrossPaste4 screens
Portage Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Portage Clipboard at none against CrossPaste's 4. Portage Clipboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support 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. CrossPaste sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Portage Clipboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossPaste ships an update every 2 months, Portage Clipboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CrossPaste versus Portage Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossPastePortage Clipboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Bianyi Weilai Technology Co., Ltd.Edwin R Matos

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CrossPaste

Subscriptions3
  • CrossPaste Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • CrossPaste Pro 季付3 Months trial$5.903 Months
  • CrossPaste Pro 半年付6 Months trial$11.496 Months
One-time1
  • CrossPaste Pro 永久买断$39.99
None

Portage Clipboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossPaste free?
CrossPaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Portage Clipboard free?
Portage Clipboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CrossPaste or Portage Clipboard have ads?
CrossPaste shows ads; Portage Clipboard does not.
Which is updated more often, CrossPaste or Portage Clipboard?
CrossPaste ships an update every 2 months, and Portage Clipboard fortnightly. Most recently, CrossPaste was updated on October 28, 2026 and Portage Clipboard on October 31, 2026.

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