Paste vs Licenly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paste
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.
- 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
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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
Licenly
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Tired of losing track of your software licenses, product keys, and serial numbers? Licenly: License Manager is your ultimate companion for keeping all your digital assets organized, secure, and easily accessible across all your devices. Designed with a clean, modern interface and powered by robust encryption, Licenly ensures your sensitive license data remains strictly private while giving you seamless control over your software library. KEY FEATURES: Centralized License Hub: Easily store and organize software keys, serial numbers, activation codes, and purchase details in one structured library. Secure iCloud Sync: Keep your license database automatically synchronized across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac securely through your personal iCloud account. Advanced Encryption & Security: Protect your sensitive information with robust cryptographic measures and local data protection. Biometric Authentication: Secure access to your vault using Face ID or Touch ID, ensuring that only you can view your private product keys. Installed Apps Integration: Automatically detect, link, and manage licenses directly tied to your installed applications. Premium & Flexible Management: Enjoy advanced configuration options, custom access rules, and seamless upgrade pathways via built-in StoreKit purchases. Take complete control of your digital software inventory. Download Licenly: License Manager today and never lose a product key again! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Licenly at 17.0 against Paste's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Paste sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Licenly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Paste | Licenly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paste Team | Hai Dang Nguyen |
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
Licenly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paste
- 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
- Lifetime Plan (Mac+iOS)$99.99
Licenly
- Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99









