# Paste vs CopyNote

The clearest difference is rating: CopyNote at 4.7 against Paste's 4.2. CopyNote also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Paste's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 31). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paste sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CopyNote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CopyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paste has 1.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Paste's written reviews are positive against 73% of CopyNote's.

Paste ships an update every 8 days, CopyNote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paste | CopyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-limitless-clipboard/id967805235/reviews) | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copynote-keyboard-shortcuts/id1519660591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paste Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/967805234) | [Hyosim Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620636696) |

## What reviewers say

### Paste

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

This app extends your device's clipboard to store an unlimited history of everything you copy, including text, links, images, and files. It offers powerful search, organization, and cross-device synchronization to ensure you never lose a copied item and can access it instantly.

**Highlights:** Unlimited clipboard history, Cross-device synchronization, Visual previews of copied items, Searchable clipboard content, Organize with Pinboards, Paste Stack for queued items, AI tool integration

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


### CopyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copynote-keyboard-shortcuts/id1519660591)

Instantly expand text snippets with custom shortcuts across any application. Create smart templates with dynamic content, organize them with folders, and access them via a custom keyboard. Sync your library across devices and collaborate with your team.

**Highlights:** Instant text expansion with shortcuts, Smart templates with dynamic content, Custom keyboard for quick access, Clipboard history, Cross-device sync, Team collaboration and sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Discount Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| All Access (1 Year) | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Sticky Notes Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| EasyCopy Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Discount Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paste free?

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

### Is CopyNote free?

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

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

CopyNote is rated higher. Paste averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while CopyNote averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do Paste or CopyNote have ads?

CopyNote shows ads; Paste does not.

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

Paste ships an update every 8 days, and CopyNote every 6 days. Most recently, Paste was updated on November 9, 2026 and CopyNote on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*