Comparison

Paste vs Pixel Bookmarks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paste

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
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Paste remembers everything you copy — text, links, images, files — on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. So the thing you copied yesterday, last week, or last month is always one shortcut away. Trusted for 10 years by designers, developers, writers, lawyers, and support teams. Recognized by Apple as an "invaluable utility." NEVER LOSE A COPY AGAIN Your clipboard normally holds one item. Paste holds them all. – Unlimited clipboard history across all your devices – Clear visual previews — see exactly what you copied, and where it came from – Rules that automatically skip passwords and other sensitive content FIND ANYTHING IN SECONDS – Search everything you've ever copied — even text inside screenshots and photos – Filter by app, date, device, or content type – Jump straight from a search result to its place in your history PASTE AT THE SPEED OF THOUGHT – Open Paste in any app with a single shortcut – Paste recent items instantly with ⌘1–9 – Queue items in Paste Stack and paste them in order — perfect for forms and repetitive work – Paste as plain text whenever you want formatting gone EVERYWHERE YOU WORK – iCloud sync keeps Mac, iPhone, and iPad perfectly in step – Hand off items between devices mid-task – On iOS: the Paste Keyboard brings your whole history into any app – Works seamlessly alongside Universal Clipboard ORGANIZE AND COLLABORATE – Keep the important stuff on Pinboards — snippets, templates, and assets that never expire – Share Pinboards with your team, family, or clients – You decide who can view and who can edit WORKS WITH YOUR AI TOOLS – Connect your clipboard history to Claude, Cursor, and other AI assistants with built-in MCP support (Mac) – Polish copied text with Apple Intelligence Writing Tools PRIVATE BY DESIGN – Your data lives on your devices and in your private iCloud — never on our servers – Hide Paste from screen sharing and recordings – Pause capture any time Try Paste free for one week. Subscriptions (monthly or annual), a Family plan, and a one-time Lifetime purchase unlock everything on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. "I don't know how I lived without it" — the thing users tell us most. Copy something. You'll see. Learn more: pasteapp.io Say hello: pasteapp.io/contact or @paste_app on X Terms: pasteapp.io/terms

About

Pixel Bookmarks

Save and organize web links from any app or browser. Features smart organization with collections, folders, and tags, rich bookmark details, and fast search. Securely back up and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Universal link saving via share sheet
  • Custom collections, nested folders, and tags
  • Rich bookmark details with images
  • Lightning-fast search
  • Secure backup and sync
  • Private browsing friendly
Features
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Discover Pixel Bookmarks: your on-the-go solution for saving and organizing links effortlessly. Keep your inspiration organized, without opening the app: • Universal Link Saver Quickly bookmark from any app or browser via the share sheet. • Smart Organization Use custom collections, nested folders, or flexible tags to stay organized your way. • Rich Bookmark Details Add titles, subtitles, and images to make links easier to recognize and revisit. • Lightning-Fast Search Instantly find what you need with keywords, tags, or collections. • Secure Backup & Sync Save locally or sync seamlessly via Google Drive for access across all your devices. • Private Browsing Friendly Open links using any browser, including incognito mode, for enhanced privacy. • Clean, Modern Design Enjoy a sleek, adaptive interface that feels intuitive and easy to use. Why You’ll Love Pixel Bookmarks: Whether you’re a creator, researcher, or everyday user, Pixel Bookmarks streamlines your link management—so you can save, organize, and access your web discoveries with a single tap. In-App Purchases & Subscriptions Pixel Bookmarks includes optional subscription tiers for advanced syncing features. You’ll see pricing, terms, and details inside the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/G705-Ghilan/pixel-bookmarks-privacy-policy Get Started Now and transform how you capture and organize content—download Pixel Bookmarks today!

Screenshots

Paste4 screens
Pixel Bookmarks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Bookmarks at 100% against Paste's 53%. Pixel Bookmarks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Paste's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paste sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pixel Bookmarks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Bookmarks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paste has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Pixel Bookmarks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paste ships an update weekly, Pixel Bookmarks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paste versus Pixel Bookmarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPastePixel Bookmarks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPaste TeamMohamed Al-Kainai

Customer experience

Paste

All ratings1,320 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews791 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative40.2%

Pixel Bookmarks

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Paste

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Pixel Bookmarks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Paste

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Plan (Mac + iOS)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Legacy Plan1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual Plan (Mac + iOS)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan (Mac + iOS)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Family Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan (Mac+iOS)$89.99
3 purchases

Pixel Bookmarks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Paste free?
Paste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Bookmarks free?
Pixel Bookmarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paste or Pixel Bookmarks?
Pixel Bookmarks is rated higher. Paste averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Pixel Bookmarks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Paste or Pixel Bookmarks have ads?
Neither Paste nor Pixel Bookmarks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paste or Pixel Bookmarks?
Paste ships an update weekly, and Pixel Bookmarks every 9 days. Most recently, Paste was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pixel Bookmarks on September 10, 2026.

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