The PasteNow Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about PasteNow in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
PasteNow
The Insider’s Guide
Clipboard manager for macOS and iOS with iCloud sync
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from PasteNow’s own pages.
Made by Tutu Studio · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from PasteNow’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on PasteNow’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
PasteNow is a native clipboard manager for macOS and iOS. It collects what you copy into lists, including smart lists filtered by conditions, and syncs through iCloud. Items can be previewed, edited, dragged out, or pasted with the keyboard. It has a 14-day trial, then a paid license.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about PasteNow, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No rating on record that counts, but you install it and use it.
- 1
Best for a clipboard manager across Mac and iPhone
PasteNow is a clipboard manager for macOS and iOS, with lists, smart lists and iCloud sync.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $7.99 (PasteNow Pro, App Store in-app purchase).
- 3
You can try it first
14-day free trial
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
macOS and iOS.
- 5
Lists and smart lists
Organize clippings into lists, or use Smart Lists with conditions to sort what you collect automatically.
- 6
iCloud sync
Syncs clipboard records between macOS and iOS devices through iCloud.
- 7
Keyboard control
Full keyboard operation with custom shortcuts in settings; the App Store listing says the paste shortcuts are macOS only.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 35 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of PasteNow you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
PasteNow at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $7.99 (PasteNow Pro, App Store in-app purchase)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS
- Made by
- Tutu Studio, since 2021
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a clipboard manager across Mac and iPhone
PasteNow is a clipboard manager for macOS and iOS, with lists, smart lists and iCloud sync. After a 14-day trial it costs $7.99 as an App Store purchase, and the billing period is not shown. It needs macOS 14.6 or iOS 17.6.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $7.99 as an in-app purchase, but the listing does not show whether it is one-time or recurring, so it sits in the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | C | 14-day trial, then paid. No free plan, and the listing does not say whether a card is needed. |
| Features | C | Lists, iCloud sync, keyboard control, exclusion rules and editing. A review says iOS cannot record the clipboard in the background. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record that counts, but you install it and use it. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Mac and iPhone, with iCloud sync. No Windows, Android or web. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who PasteNow is for
- Fits if you want clipboard history on both a Mac and an iPhone
- Works for people who sort clips into lists
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use Windows or Android, as it is Apple only
- Watch out: it needs macOS 14.6 or iOS 17.6 or later
- Watch out: iOS cannot record the clipboard in the background, according to a user review
- Watch out: the website's license price loads by script, so only the App Store price is certain
Good to know
Good for
- Mac and iPhone owners who want one synced clip history
- People who sort clippings into lists
- Users who want to drag stored items into other apps
Worth knowing
- Requires macOS 14.6 or iOS 17.6 or later, with an older version offered for older Macs.
- A user review on the App Store says iOS cannot record the clipboard in the background.
- The website's license price loads by script and could not be read; only the App Store price is shown.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$7.99
To start
PasteNow is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7.99 (PasteNow Pro, App Store in-app purchase).
No free plan, and the listing does not say whether a card is needed.
PasteNow Pro
$7.99
App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown
Unlocks the app after the trial; the website license covers up to 5 devices for one user.
Trying it first
14-day free trial
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and iOS
Clipboard manager for macOS and iOS with iCloud sync. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: keyboard-first, templates, clipboard manager, menu bar app.
Lists, iCloud sync, keyboard control, exclusion rules and editing.
- Lists and smart lists
- Organize clippings into lists, or use Smart Lists with conditions to sort what you collect automatically.
- iCloud sync
- Syncs clipboard records between macOS and iOS devices through iCloud.
- Keyboard control
- Full keyboard operation with custom shortcuts in settings; the App Store listing says the paste shortcuts are macOS only.
- Exclusion rules
- Exclude chosen apps, or use other rules, so only data you want to keep is collected.
- Preview and edit
- Press Space to preview the original content, and right-click to edit it before pasting.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
What it works with
- iCloud
PasteNow is made by Tutu Studio, and has been around since 2021.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
35/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
PasteNow's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 172 of 186) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. PasteNow’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 186
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 186
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 186
- BEase of useAbove 78 of 186
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 172 of 186
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of PasteNow you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 118 of the 186 other desktop utilities grade higher.
What you could make
- Templates: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A clipboard history running in the background of your computer.
- A native app living in the menu bar.
- Apps for macOS and iOS that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. PasteNow’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Paste, Maccy, Pastebot, CopyClip and Clipy
The 5 tools PasteNow is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Paste
Free trial · from $2.49/mo
Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad with pinboards.
- Paste can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- PasteNow also covers templates and menu bar app.
- 2.8GPA
Maccy
Free plan · from $4.99
Lightweight, open-source clipboard manager for macOS.
- Maccy has a free plan. PasteNow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PasteNow lists an iOS app.
- Maccy is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.4GPA
Pastebot
Free trial · from $2.99/mo
Mac clipboard manager with pastebins, filters and stacks.
- Only PasteNow lists an iOS app.
- Pastebot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- PasteNow also covers templates and menu bar app.
- 2.6GPA
CopyClip
Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
Text-only clipboard manager for the Mac menu bar.
- CopyClip has a free plan. PasteNow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PasteNow lists an iOS app.
- CopyClip can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.8GPA
Clipy
Free
Free open-source clipboard history and snippets for macOS.
- Clipy has a free plan. PasteNow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PasteNow lists an iOS app.
- Clipy is open source, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is PasteNow free?
No, PasteNow is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial.
How much does PasteNow cost?
PasteNow lists one plan. PasteNow Pro: $7.99 App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown.
What platforms does PasteNow work on?
PasteNow is available on macOS and iOS.
Does PasteNow have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PasteNow is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does PasteNow have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. PasteNow is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is PasteNow open source?
PasteNow is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does PasteNow integrate with?
PasteNow's listing names iCloud. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes PasteNow?
PasteNow is made by Tutu Studio. It dates from 2021.
What are the alternatives to PasteNow?
The closest alternatives to PasteNow in our directory are Paste, Maccy, Pastebot, CopyClip and Clipy.
How does PasteNow compare with other desktop utilities?
PasteNow's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
Could I make my own version of PasteNow?
The plain part of PasteNow you could make: templates. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from PasteNow’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from PasteNow's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Tutu Studio. Prices change, so check pastenow.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- PasteNow, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/pastenow
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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