# Paste vs Clipboard Paste Keyboard

The clearest difference is monetization model: Clipboard Paste Keyboard at free with in-app purchases against Paste's subscription. Clipboard Paste Keyboard also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Paste's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 29) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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 Clipboard Paste Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clipboard Paste Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paste has 1.3K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Paste's written reviews are positive against 38% of Clipboard Paste Keyboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Paste ships an update weekly, Clipboard Paste Keyboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paste | Clipboard Paste Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paste-limitless-clipboard/id967805235/reviews) | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-paste-keyboard/id1671907787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 156 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paste Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/967805234) | [Jordan Zeleny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504747125) |

## 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


### Clipboard Paste Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipboard-paste-keyboard/id1671907787)

This keyboard extension lets you store and paste custom text shortcuts directly from your keyboard. Save time by creating shortcuts for frequently used phrases, numbers, or emails, and paste them with a single tap into any app.

**Highlights:** Customizable text shortcuts, Paste directly from keyboard, Organize and manage snippets, Seamless app integration, Add emojis and symbols

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly (1 Week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paste free?

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

### Is Clipboard Paste Keyboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paste or Clipboard Paste Keyboard?

Clipboard Paste Keyboard is rated higher. Paste averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Clipboard Paste Keyboard averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Paste or Clipboard Paste Keyboard have ads?

Neither Paste nor Clipboard Paste Keyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paste or Clipboard Paste Keyboard?

Paste ships an update weekly, and Clipboard Paste Keyboard monthly. Most recently, Paste was updated on September 25, 2026 and Clipboard Paste Keyboard on August 24, 2026.

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