# Paste vs FastClip

The clearest difference is monetization model: FastClip at free with in-app purchases against Paste's subscription. FastClip also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Paste's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 179). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paste sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FastClip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Paste against 4.3 for FastClip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paste has 1.3K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Paste's written reviews are positive against 70% of FastClip's.

Paste ships an update weekly, FastClip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paste | FastClip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-limitless-clipboard/id967805235/reviews) | **[4.3 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastclip-snippets-editor/id1476085650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 158 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paste Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/967805234) | [寅 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/666806075) |

## 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) | $99.99 | 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


### FastClip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastclip-snippets-editor/id1476085650)

This app helps you collect, synchronize, and quickly retrieve various types of snippets, including text, links, images, and files, across your devices. Organize your snippets with categories and enjoy fast, offline storage.

**Highlights:** Collect snippets from clipboard, photos, files, QR codes, Categorize snippets with tabs, Real-time synchronization across devices, Fast retrieval with indexing engine, Offline encrypted storage, Custom keyboard for efficiency

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime for regular users | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and convenient
- ✨ Smooth transitions
- 💡 Unparalleled bookmark/snippets saver
- 💻 Works across all devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not syncing between devices
- 💸 Only useful if you pay subscription
- 📉 Classism is oppressive
- 😭 Lost all saved data
- 💔 Hard to get help

**Reported bugs**

- Not syncing between iPad and iPhone
- Lost all saved data
- Cannot transfer information easily from short-term app to Lifetime app
- Bluetooth/Wi-Fi transfer not working with Windows PC
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Allow shortcut customization
- Add button for Select All for multiple copy or delete
- Add iCloud backup option
- Improve shortcut key settings
- Add duplicate check and template features for TextExpander-like functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paste free?

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

### Is FastClip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paste or FastClip?

FastClip is rated higher. Paste averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while FastClip averages 4.3 from 179 ratings.

### Do Paste or FastClip have ads?

Neither Paste nor FastClip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paste or FastClip?

Paste ships an update weekly, and FastClip every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paste was updated on November 1, 2026 and FastClip on November 3, 2026.

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