Comparison

Ctrl+C vs CopyPaste

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

Head to head
About

Ctrl+C

This tool allows you to automatically record copied text via a widget. It helps you manage, edit, and combine multiple copied items for easy sharing across platforms. Save and load your archives for future use.

Highlights
  • Widget for automatic text recording
  • Manage, edit, and sort multiple copied texts
  • Combine all copied text into one for easy sharing
  • Save and load text archives
  • Gesture-based text editing
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Important! Starting with iOS 18, Today Extensions are no longer supported. Please use the Shortcut as an alternative. Shortcut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/4f78c36a43c042fe926a3ff537c8dc33 Tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UWFlRxBYnsI Ctrl+C like a clipboard in widget and you can copy words automatically in it. It's a useful, simple and quick tool. Help you to copy and edit words. All you need to do is copy words and pull down Notification Center, then Ctrl+C in widget will record these contents automatically. "Copy all" function can combine all contents to one content and copy it. You can paste it to every platforms you want to share. ◎ Support iOS 8 widget to record the text that you copied from other place When you copied a text from other place and scroll down Notification Center, the text will be appeared in widget and you can press + button to record it. ◎ Keep and list multi texts Can record up to 10 texts, and support text editing, sorting or deleted. ◎ A key to copy all the text merge Just one button, combine all texts listed in app for easy sharing and pasting anywhere. ◎ Save and load archive Support save the texts to archive, you can save 10 texts in one archive, and the number of archive is unlimited. ◎ Edit text through gestures 1. Single press: Copy text 2. Long press: Edit text 3. Left slide: Delete text ◎ New user interface and themes Now,you can change other themes anytime.

About

CopyPaste

This clipboard manager streamlines your workflow with features like tab organization, lightning-fast search, and history management. It offers a secure, ad-supported experience with an optional premium subscription for enhanced functionality. Organize, find, and manage your copied text efficiently.

Highlights
  • Unlimited tab management
  • Lightning-fast search
  • Comprehensive history management
  • Drag & drop organization
  • Biometric authentication
  • CSV data export
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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Save the text you want to copy and paste it instantly whenever you need it! Packed with powerful features: copy saved text with a single tap, unlimited tabs, drag-and-drop reordering, text search, copy from history, dark mode support, and much more. ■ One-Tap Copy Copy any text you've saved with a single tap, so you can paste it the moment you need it! ■ Unlimited Tabs Organize your items by category with unlimited tabs. ■ Drag & Drop Reordering No tapping needed to move items around. Just drag and drop to rearrange them with ease. ■ Search Instantly find any of your saved text with a quick search. ■ Copy from History View your recently copied items and quickly copy text straight from your history. ■ Dark Mode A beautiful dark mode that's easy on the eyes. ■ Notifications Get notified at a time you choose with a message of your choice, so you never forget a thing. ■ Biometric Authentication With biometric authentication, only you can open the app, giving you maximum security. ■ CSV Export Export all your data to CSV for backups, or to share with AI when you need advice. ■ No Login Required No annoying sign-up required. Start using it right away without logging in. ■ Tab Notes Leave notes freely for each tab. ■ Rock-Solid Security Your data is never sent anywhere and stays fully protected on your device. ■ Terms of Use https://naokiotsu.com/term-of-use ■ Privacy Policy https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy ■ Support If you have any questions or requests, feel free to reach out anytime through the in-app contact form or at the email address below. info@naokiotsu.com

Screenshots

Ctrl+C4 screens
CopyPaste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ctrl+C at none against CopyPaste's shown. Ctrl+C also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 44%) and ratings volume (31 vs 6). CopyPaste's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Ctrl+C sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CopyPaste sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CopyPaste holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ctrl+C has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Ctrl+C's written reviews are positive against 44% of CopyPaste's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ctrl+C ships an update every 7 months, CopyPaste weekly. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ctrl+C versus CopyPaste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCtrl+CCopyPaste
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChang Chin-Mingnaoki otsu

Customer experience

Ctrl+C

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.7%
Negative19.6%

CopyPaste

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ctrl+C

One-time2
  • Auto preview website$0.99
  • Clipboard expansion$0.99
4 purchases

CopyPaste

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99
  • Premium$12.99

Questions

Is Ctrl+C free?
Ctrl+C is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CopyPaste free?
CopyPaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ctrl+C or CopyPaste?
CopyPaste is rated higher. Ctrl+C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while CopyPaste averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Ctrl+C or CopyPaste have ads?
CopyPaste shows ads; Ctrl+C does not.
Which is updated more often, Ctrl+C or CopyPaste?
Ctrl+C ships an update every 7 months, and CopyPaste weekly. Most recently, Ctrl+C was updated on September 20, 2026 and CopyPaste on September 20, 2026.

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