# Paste vs Paste Manager

The clearest difference is monetization model: Paste Manager at free with in-app purchases against Paste's subscription. Paste Manager also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). Paste's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 24). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paste sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Paste Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Paste Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paste has 1.3K ratings behind it against 24, 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 50% of Paste Manager's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paste | Paste Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-limitless-clipboard/id967805235/reviews) | **[4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-manager-clipboard-sync/id1557951070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 156 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paste Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/967805234) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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


### Paste Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-manager-clipboard-sync/id1557951070)

Organize frequently used text and assign it to your device's clipboard for quick pasting across apps. Easily import current clipboard content into categories. Your data remains private and offline.

**Highlights:** Organize and categorize text, Quickly paste content, Auto import clipboard, Offline data storage, Works across apps

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paste Manager Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Paste Manager Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paste free?

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

### Is Paste Manager free?

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

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

Paste Manager is rated higher. Paste averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Paste Manager averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do Paste or Paste Manager have ads?

Neither Paste nor Paste Manager shows ads.

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

Paste ships an update weekly, and Paste Manager weekly. Most recently, Paste was updated on September 22, 2026 and Paste Manager on September 24, 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.*