Comparison

Copy Paste Keyboard vs Clipboard

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

Head to head
About

Copy Paste Keyboard

Features
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Copy & Paste, Faster. copipi for iPhone/iPad saves words/phrases as templates for one-tap copy. Unlike iOS Text Replacement, it supports line breaks. Use folders or insert from the keyboard. Simple to use, for everyone. USES Messages; AI prompts; addresses/emails; social posts/replies/hashtags; marketplace listings/replies; work/sales/reports; customer support/inquiries. HOW TO USE 1. Top β€œ+”: make a folder. 2. Bottom β€œ+”: enter β€œText”, then β€œAdd”. 3. Tap a template to copy. 4. Hold a text field in another app; choose β€œPaste”. FEATURES & SETTINGS β€’ App Settings > App: Show in Lists (Both/Title/Text), Haptic Feedback. Main list/Favorites/search. Title: one title line, no text and protected content in the app switcher; no title β†’ Untitled. Copy/edit as usual. Haptics apply to copy/settings; device haptics off overrides the app setting. Keyboard display is separate. β€’ Custom Keyboard (Recommended) Settings > Custom Keyboard: Getting Started > Open Settings to enable. Hold the globe key to select copipi and insert templates in other apps. Action Key Position (delete/space/return): Left/Bottom/Right. Columns: 1 Column/2 Columns. Show: Both/Title/Text. Title: no text; no title β†’ Untitled. β€’ General App/keyboard display. Theme Color: color/mascot/icon. Appearance: Light/Dark (default Dark), separate from theme; icon follows. Text Size and Language. β€’ Folder Add/edit/delete/duplicate/reorder folders; favorite templates. Name/nest folders by use. Folder > Subfolders enables Parent Folder/None. Favorites first when a template is favorited. Folder > Manage Custom Emoji adds image icons. β€’ Data Create Backup/Import Backup: JSON export for restore/transfer; append or replace. Reset deletes folders, templates and custom emoji together. β€’ Support Settings > Support: How to Use/Contact Us/Rate the App. β€’ Manage and Copy Templates Add/edit/delete/duplicate/reorder/favorite/search; one-tap copy. Titles aid finding; favorites stand out. β€œText” character count during add/edit. β€’ Share Add text from Safari, Notes and other apps via Share Sheet. β€’ iCloud Sync Sync and back up data across devices. Icons show loading, data loaded onto this device, or sync issues. Tap for details. Settings > App > Show iCloud Icon: hide icons without stopping sync. β€’ Placeholders {{name}} asks for values on copy: same name, one value; different names, separate values. Date placeholders insert today in your format. Add via the text field’s bottom-right icon. Keyboard: date supported, {{name}} unsupported. β€’ Integrations Widgets: templates/Recent Copies. Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight, Control Center (iOS 18+). Run Add Clipboard Text from Shortcuts/Control Center/Spotlight, review text/folder and tap Add to save. No background capture from other apps; add manually in the app, Share Sheet or Add Clipboard Text. ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver; voice button control; device Larger Text; Light/Dark; non-color state cues; contrast; Reduce Motion (shorter/hidden animations); device-aware haptics. copipi Pro No ads. All features free for up to 20 templates; Pro removes this limit. Family Sharing. PRIVACY & SECURITY No copied text, analytics or usage data collected. Only Apple (iCloud/App Store), no other servers. On-device data; iCloud backup. Works offline; sync/subscriptions need internet. App Store: Data Not Collected. Terms of Use (EULA): https://gu-c.com/copipi/terms

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Clipboard

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Stop searching for and copying the same text and images over and over again. Multi Ctrl+C.V is a multi-clipboard productivity app that lets you save frequently used text and images in multiple slots and quickly paste them through the iOS keyboard without switching apps. Reduce repetitive copying and pasting for a faster, more efficient workflow. Key Features Multiple Clipboard Slots Save frequently used text, links, images, and other content in multiple slots for instant access whenever you need it. Reduce repetitive typing and get things done faster. iOS Keyboard Extension Select and paste saved content directly from the keyboard without leaving the app you're using. Use it in messages, notes, emails, social media, and many other apps. Fast Copy & Paste Simply select saved content to quickly insert it into a text field. Complete repetitive tasks easily without unnecessary steps. Intuitive Previews View a portion of saved text or an image preview in each slot to quickly find and select the content you need. Works in Different Environments Multi Ctrl+C.V works reliably in both portrait and landscape orientations and provides a consistent experience across different apps. Privacy Protection Your data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to external servers. Use the app securely without unnecessary collection of personal information. Recommended for people who frequently enter greetings, account numbers, addresses, email addresses, or other repeated information need to share the same messages or links repeatedly, including professionals, marketers, and sellers want to quickly save and reuse text while studying or researching want to speed up mobile workflows and improve productivity Try It Now Multi Ctrl+C.V helps reduce repetitive tasks so you can focus on what matters more. Set it up once and make your everyday copying, pasting, and typing faster and more efficient. Privacy Policy: https://hndsoft.com/multictrlcv-privacy-ios/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Copy Paste Keyboard4 screens
Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Copy Paste Keyboard at none against Clipboard's shown. Copy Paste Keyboard also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). Clipboard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Copy Paste Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Clipboard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Copy Paste Keyboard ships an update daily, Clipboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Copy Paste Keyboard versus Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopy Paste KeyboardClipboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterMonthly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGUC Inc.H&D Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Copy Paste Keyboard

Subscriptions2
  • copipi Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • copipi Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
1 purchases

Clipboard

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Copy Paste Keyboard free?
Copy Paste Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clipboard free?
Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Copy Paste Keyboard or Clipboard have ads?
Clipboard shows ads; Copy Paste Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Copy Paste Keyboard or Clipboard?
Copy Paste Keyboard ships an update daily, and Clipboard monthly. Most recently, Copy Paste Keyboard was updated on November 5, 2026 and Clipboard on October 31, 2026.

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