# Paste vs Raindrop.io

The clearest difference is monetization model: Raindrop.io at free with in-app purchases against Paste's subscription. Raindrop.io also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (65% vs 53%). Paste's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 411). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paste sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Raindrop.io sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raindrop.io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 411 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Paste's written reviews are positive against 65% of Raindrop.io's.

Paste ships an update weekly, Raindrop.io every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paste | Raindrop.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-limitless-clipboard/id967805235/reviews) | **[4.5 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raindropio/id1021913807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 411 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 156 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Paste Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/967805234) | [Rustem Mussabekov](https://appshunter.io/developer/739939143) |

## What reviewers say

### Paste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-limitless-clipboard/id967805235)

This app acts as a universal clipboard manager, saving everything you copy across your devices. It allows you to instantly search, reuse, and share text, links, images, and files, ensuring you never lose important information again. Collaborate with others using shared pinboards and speed up your workflow with intelligent features.

**Highlights:** Syncs clipboard across Mac, iPhone, and iPad, Intelligent search for copied items, Access via keyboard and extensions, Edit and reuse copied content, Pin frequently used items, Collaborate with shared pinboards, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan (Mac + iOS) | $3.99 | per month |
| Legacy Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan (Mac + iOS) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan (Mac + iOS) | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan (Mac+iOS) | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent clipboard management
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 💡 Customizable pinboards for frequently used items
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface
- ⏱️ Significant time-saving in workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Reliability issues with crashes and syncing
- 🔍 Limited search and organization capabilities
- 📱 Inferior mobile app experience compared to desktop
- 🔄 Frustration with forced updates and loss of functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Clipboard history not syncing reliably across devices
- App crashes on launch or during use
- Paste keyboard extension not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer macOS and iOS versions
- Copied content not always preserving formatting

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and rename copied items
- Improved search and filtering options
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick access
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- Secure deletion of sensitive clipboard data


### Raindrop.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raindropio/id1021913807)

Save and organize web content like articles, photos, and videos from any app. Create custom collections with unique icons and visuals for easy retrieval. Share your curated content with others or collaborate privately.

**Highlights:** Clip articles, photos, and videos, Organize bookmarks into collections, Tag and customize collections, Share collections publicly or privately, Sync across all devices, Import bookmarks from other services

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $27.99 | per year |
| PRO 1 month | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO 3 month | $8.99 | one-time |
| PRO 1 year | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent bookmarking and organization features
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📁 Seamless cross-device sync and access
- 🔖 Powerful tagging and categorization system
- 💡 Innovative features like highlighting and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Unreliable sync and data loss issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering functionality
- 🔋 High resource usage and battery drain on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to edit or delete bookmarks
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms
- Sharing and collaboration features not working as expected
- Slow or unreliable sync between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on iOS

**Requested features**

- Offline support and local file storage
- Improved search with full-text indexing
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Nested folder structure for better organization
- Widgets and home screen integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paste free?

Paste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Raindrop.io free?

Raindrop.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paste or Raindrop.io?

Raindrop.io is rated higher. Paste averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Raindrop.io averages 4.5 from 411 ratings.

### Do Paste or Raindrop.io have ads?

Neither Paste nor Raindrop.io shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paste or Raindrop.io?

Paste ships an update weekly, and Raindrop.io every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paste was updated on September 22, 2026 and Raindrop.io on September 22, 2026.

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