Comparison

Plain Text Paste vs Cognitive Biases

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

Head to head
About

Plain Text Paste

Effortlessly remove text formatting when copying and pasting. This utility allows you to convert rich text to plain text, ensuring consistent formatting across all your applications. You can also view and edit the clipboard content.

Highlights
  • Copy as plain text
  • Remove formatting from clipboard
  • View and edit clipboard text
  • Automatic formatting removal
  • Split view support
Features
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Copy as plain text right within your favourite apps!* Are you tired of pasting text into an app such as Mail, only to find that the text is too large or the wrong color? Using Plain Text Paste, you can now copy as plain text*, or remove formatting from the current clipboard content. All formatting (colors, fonts, and sizes) is automatically removed from the text in the clipboard. You can even view and edit the plain text currently in the clipboard with simple customizations such as removing newlines and uppercasing! How it works (easy way): 1. Highlight text 2. Tap "Share..." if available (if not, use steps below) 3. Tap "Copy Plain Text" 4. Paste the unformatted text into any app you wish Or (classic way): 1. Copy text from any app 2. Open Plain Text app 3. The text in the clipboard is automatically converted to plain text 4. Paste the unformatted text into any app you wish Take control of your clipboard by viewing and editing text, and clearing all formatting using Plain Text Paste. Notes: * The "copy within app" feature is not available in all apps. Please use "classic way" instead (see above). Disclaimer: App does not show original rich text. For illustrative purposes only. Second screenshot is showing the "Smart Copy" app to illustrate the "copy within app" feature.

About

Cognitive Biases

Explore common cognitive biases with clear explanations and visual examples. This tool helps UX designers, product managers, and decision-makers refine their instincts and make more informed choices.

Highlights
  • Curated list of cognitive biases
  • Visual illustrations for each bias
  • Concise, jargon-free explanations
  • Bookmark favorite biases
  • Tailored for product design and management
Features
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Unlock the secrets of the human mind with BiasBuster, the essential tool for UX designers, product managers, and decision-makers. Dive into the fascinating world of cognitive biases with an app that’s designed to sharpen your decision-making and refine your design instincts. A succinct collection of the most common cognitive biases, each accompanied by a vivid illustration and a concise summary. With this handy reference, you’ll navigate the intricacies of human psychology with ease, ensuring your product decisions are informed and objective. Features: - Handpicked Biases: A curated list of cognitive biases tailored for product design and management. - Visual Learning: Each bias is paired with an engaging, illustrative example, simplifying complex concepts. - Oversimplified Summaries: Get to the core of each bias with clear, jargon-free explanations. - Favorites List: Bookmark biases you encounter frequently to revisit them anytime.

Screenshots

Plain Text Paste4 screens
Cognitive Biases3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cognitive Biases at Free against Plain Text Paste's $2.99. Cognitive Biases also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Plain Text Paste's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Cognitive Biases is free to download; Plain Text Paste costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cognitive Biases holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plain Text Paste has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Plain Text Paste's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cognitive Biases's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Text Paste ships an update every 5 months, Cognitive Biases every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Plain Text Paste versus Cognitive Biases: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain Text PasteCognitive Biases
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (26 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 40 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.6 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas RossiShapes.io Limited

Customer experience

Plain Text Paste

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative15.2%

Cognitive Biases

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plain Text Paste

No in-app purchases

None

Cognitive Biases

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plain Text Paste free?
Plain Text Paste costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cognitive Biases free?
Cognitive Biases is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plain Text Paste or Cognitive Biases?
Cognitive Biases is rated higher. Plain Text Paste averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Cognitive Biases averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Plain Text Paste or Cognitive Biases have ads?
Neither Plain Text Paste nor Cognitive Biases shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plain Text Paste or Cognitive Biases?
Plain Text Paste ships an update every 5 months, and Cognitive Biases every 40 months. Most recently, Plain Text Paste was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cognitive Biases on October 5, 2026.

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