Comparison

PasteSync vs Picolin

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

Head to head
About

PasteSync

Features
Read full description

PasteSync lets you type your go-to templates from the keyboard with a single tap. KEY FEATURES - Custom keyboard: insert templates in any app - Clipboard history: save copied text and images, reuse them anywhere - Auto-create templates from your Gmail and AI chat history — it finds the phrases you type most - Text, image, and PDF templates - Organize with boards and folders - Sync templates across Web, iOS, and the Chrome extension GREAT FOR - Customer support teams who rely on canned responses - Anyone who types the same AI prompts again and again - Managing business email templates - Replying fast on social media HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your templates in the app 2. Enable the PasteSync keyboard in Settings 3. Switch keyboards in any app and insert with one tap You can also manage and sync templates from the web (pastesync.com) and the Chrome extension.

About

Picolin

This app provides a unique URL to receive photos, supporting large file transfers up to 8GB. It offers features like data expiry scheduling, per-photo messaging, and recipient management for controlled sharing.

Highlights
  • Personal receive URL
  • Large photo transfers (up to 8GB)
  • Data expiry scheduling
  • Per-photo message threads
  • Recipient management
  • Publish URL links
Features
Read full description

Picolin is a photo-receiving app that gives you a personal "receive URL" for accepting photos from others. ■ Features ・Your own receive URL ・Send and receive photos up to 8 GB (background transfers) ・Per-photo "like" action ・Data expiry scheduling ・Add or remove recipients after sending ・Per-photo message threads ・Publish URL links for unknown recipients ・Reporting and blocking ■ Who it's for ・People who share large photos with friends or colleagues ・Anyone sending photos too big for email or chat ・Users who want control over data expiry Terms: https://picolin.jp/terms Privacy: https://picolin.jp/privacy

Screenshots

PasteSync4 screens
Picolin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PasteSync at none against Picolin's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. PasteSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Picolin sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PasteSync ships an update every 4 days, Picolin every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
PasteSync versus Picolin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasteSyncPicolin
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBLUE OFFICE INC.Ryosuke Tamura

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PasteSync

Subscriptions2
  • PasteSync Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PasteSync Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
9 purchases

Picolin

Subscriptions9
  • Basic (Layer)$0.991 Month
  • Picolin Basic (Photographer)$0.991 Month
  • Picolin Standard (Layer)$1.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Picolin Standard (Photographer)$2.991 Month
  • Picolin Premium (Layer)$3.991 Month
  • Picolin Advance (Photographer)$4.991 Month
  • Picolin Premium (Photographer)$9.991 Month
  • Picolin Pro (Photographer)$14.991 Month
  • Picolin Ultra (Photographer)$19.991 Month

Questions

Is PasteSync free?
PasteSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Picolin free?
Picolin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PasteSync or Picolin have ads?
Picolin shows ads; PasteSync does not.
Which is updated more often, PasteSync or Picolin?
PasteSync ships an update every 4 days, and Picolin every 3 days. Most recently, PasteSync was updated on October 28, 2026 and Picolin on November 7, 2026.

Other comparisons