Comparison

Copy as Link vs Copy Link in Markdown

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

Head to head
About

Copy as Link

Easily copy web links in customizable formats like Markdown or HTML directly from your browser's action menu. Streamline document creation and information sharing with custom templates.

Highlights
  • Copy links in Markdown, HTML, and more
  • Customizable link templates
  • Integrates with Safari and other apps
  • Streamlines document creation
  • Boosts productivity for information sharing
Features
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Copy as Link is a handy tool that allows you to copy links in various formats such as Markdown and HTML. It helps streamline document creation and information sharing. Key features: * Copy links in various formats like Markdown and HTML with just one tap from the action menu of apps like Safari. * Add custom templates using page title, URL, description, and selected text. * Default templates include Markdown, plain text, HTML, and rich text. With Copy as Link, you can quickly copy links while gathering information from your browser. It helps eliminate the hassle of summarizing information and boosts your productivity. Try using Copy as Link in the following use cases: * Paste the title and URL of a referenced web page in Markdown format when writing a blog post. * Paste the URL of a reference material with its title when collaboratively editing documents like Google Docs with colleagues or acquaintances. * Paste the URL of a related design file in rich text format in a project management tool's ticket. * Paste a link with its title and description when saving personal notes in a note-taking app. * Paste a link to GitHub code in Markdown format when asking a question about your code on a programming Q&A site. * Include the title and link of a related article when posting on social media. While primarily intended for use from the action menu of browsers like Safari, it can also integrate with other apps that allow URL sharing. For an introduction to how to use the app, see the following video. https://youtu.be/sXdSp6eMkGY

About

Copy Link in Markdown

This utility app offers a Safari Extension to easily copy the current webpage's URL in Markdown format. It's a simple, one-tap solution for generating Markdown links.

Highlights
  • Safari Extension integration
  • Copy URL in Markdown format
  • One-tap functionality
  • Supports multiple Apple devices
Features
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The app provides a Safari Extension that lets you copy the link of the webpage you're on in Markdown format simply with a tap.

Screenshots

Copy as Link2 screens
Copy Link in Markdown1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Copy Link in Markdown at Free against Copy as Link's $0.99. Copy Link in Markdown also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.4) and device support (4 vs 2). On ratings volume, 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

Copy Link in Markdown is free to download; Copy as Link costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Copy Link in Markdown holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Copy as Link versus Copy Link in Markdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopy as LinkCopy Link in Markdown
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSATOSHI SAKAOTongfan Dai

Customer experience

Copy as Link

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Copy Link in Markdown

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Copy as Link

No in-app purchases

None

Copy Link in Markdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Copy as Link free?
Copy as Link costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Copy Link in Markdown free?
Copy Link in Markdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Copy as Link or Copy Link in Markdown?
Copy Link in Markdown is rated higher. Copy as Link averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Copy Link in Markdown averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Copy as Link or Copy Link in Markdown have ads?
Neither Copy as Link nor Copy Link in Markdown shows ads.

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