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aText alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The aText listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 14 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

aText has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to aText

  1. TextExpander

    Text snippets that expand as you type, shared across a team

    • TextExpander starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($60). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only TextExpander lists an iOS app.
    • Only TextExpander lists a browser extension.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    TextExpander vs aTextTextExpander pricing and details

  2. Typinator

    Text expander for Mac, iPhone and iPad that stores snippets locally

    • Typinator starts at $39.99 / year, or $59.99 one-time for the Mac-only Basic license. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. Typinator does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typinator lists an iOS app.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    Typinator vs aTextTypinator pricing and details

  3. PhraseExpress

    Text expander and template manager with on-premise sharing

    • Only PhraseExpress lists an iOS app.
    • PhraseExpress also covers templates and clipboard manager.
    PhraseExpress vs aTextPhraseExpress pricing and details

  4. ClipboardFusion

    Windows clipboard manager with macros, triggers and syncing

    • ClipboardFusion starts at $19 per machine, one-time. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only ClipboardFusion lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ClipboardFusion also covers workflow automation and clipboard manager.
    ClipboardFusion pricing and details

  5. Setapp

    One subscription for a catalog of 300+ Mac and iOS apps

    • Setapp starts at $14.99 / month + tax, or $107.88 / year (Mac plan). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. Setapp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Setapp lists an iOS app.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    Setapp pricing and details

  6. Paste

    Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards

    • Paste starts at $2.49 / month, billed annually ($29.99). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. Paste does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paste lists an iOS app.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    Paste pricing and details

  7. Soulver

    Notepad calculator for Mac, iPad and iPhone with an answer column

    • Soulver starts at $15 one-time (iPhone only), or $59 one-time for Mac, iPad and iPhone. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. Soulver does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Soulver lists an iOS app.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    Soulver pricing and details

  8. PCalc

    Scientific calculator for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    • PCalc starts at $9.99 one-time. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only PCalc lists an iOS app.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • PCalc also covers menu bar app and calculator.
    PCalc pricing and details

  9. CCleaner

    Junk cleaner and PC optimizer for Windows, Mac and mobile

    • CCleaner starts at $44.95 per year for 1 PC (CCleaner Pro). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only CCleaner lists Android and iOS apps.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • CCleaner also covers system monitor and disk cleanup.
    CCleaner pricing and details

  10. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  11. Keka

    File archiver for macOS and iOS with drag-and-drop compression

    • Keka starts at $3.99 one-time for the iOS app; $6.49 one-time on the Mac App Store. aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • Only Keka lists an iOS app.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    • aText can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Keka pricing and details

  12. PasteNow

    Clipboard manager for macOS and iOS with iCloud sync

    • PasteNow starts at $7.99 (PasteNow Pro, App Store in-app purchase). aText starts at $4.99 for a one-year Personal license.
    • aText has a free plan. PasteNow does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PasteNow lists an iOS app.
    • Only aText lists a Windows app.
    PasteNow pricing and details

2 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Which aText alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

TextExpander, Typinator, PhraseExpress, ClipboardFusion, Setapp, Paste, Soulver, PCalc and 6 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does aText have an iPhone and iPad app?

The aText listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS and Windows.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

TextExpander, PhraseExpress, ClipboardFusion, PCalc, CCleaner, LocalSend, Keka and Gyazo are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to aText: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.