Comparison

Copy as Link vs Web HTML to 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.

About

Web HTML to markdown

Capture and convert web content into clean, shareable Markdown with this Safari extension. Convert full pages or selected text, preview your output, and easily export or share it.

Highlights
  • Full page to Markdown conversion
  • Selection to Markdown conversion
  • Live Markdown preview
  • Export to clipboard
  • Share Markdown directly
Features
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hmk is the ultimate Safari extension for anyone who loves Markdown. Whether you're a developer, writer, researcher, or productivity enthusiast, hmk helps you effortlessly capture and convert web content into clean, shareable Markdown. Features: → Full Page to Markdown Convert entire webpages into beautifully formatted Markdown with a single tap. → Selection to Markdown Only need part of a page? Select any text or section and instantly convert it to Markdown. → Live Preview See exactly how your Markdown will render before you export or share it. → Export to Clipboard Copy your Markdown output in one click and paste it wherever you need. → Share with Ease Use the share button to send your Markdown directly to apps, shortcuts, or your favorite workflows. hmk makes it fast and frictionless to capture the web in your favorite plain-text format. Whether you’re building a note-taking system or writing blog posts, Markdown starts here.

Screenshots

Copy as Link4 screens
Web HTML to markdown2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Web HTML to markdown at 5.0 against Copy as Link's 3.4. Copy as Link's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 as Link costs $0.99 and Web HTML to markdown $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Web HTML to markdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copy as Link has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Copy as Link's written reviews are positive against 60% of Web HTML to markdown's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Copy as Link ships an update every 6 months, Web HTML to markdown every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Copy as Link versus Web HTML to markdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopy as LinkWeb HTML to markdown
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSATOSHI SAKAOPierre Stanislas

Customer experience

Copy as Link

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

Web HTML to markdown

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Copy as Link

No in-app purchases

None

Web HTML to markdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Copy as Link free?
Copy as Link costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Web HTML to markdown free?
Web HTML to markdown costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Copy as Link or Web HTML to markdown?
Web HTML to markdown is rated higher. Copy as Link averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Web HTML to markdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Copy as Link or Web HTML to markdown have ads?
Neither Copy as Link nor Web HTML to markdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Copy as Link or Web HTML to markdown?
Copy as Link ships an update every 6 months, and Web HTML to markdown every 4 months. Most recently, Copy as Link was updated on September 6, 2026 and Web HTML to markdown on September 14, 2026.

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