Comparison

Copy Link in Markdown vs Loccali

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

Head to head
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.

About

Loccali

This app provides persistent, global storage for Apple Shortcuts, allowing variables to survive between runs, automations, and devices. It supports various data types and offers a free tier with limitations and a Pro version with unlimited capabilities.

Highlights
  • Persistent global variable storage
  • Cross-shortcut and cross-device variable access
  • Sync variables via iCloud
  • Support for complex data types
  • Instant Shortcuts integration
  • Free tier with limited variables
  • Pro tier with unlimited variables and features
Features
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Make your local variables global — across Shortcuts, devices, and time. Loccali gives Apple Shortcuts the one thing it's missing: persistent, global storage. With Loccali, you can store data that survives between runs, across automations, and even across devices — without resorting to workarounds or iCloud Drive hacks. What It Does: - Store key-value data outside of individual shortcuts - Retrieve or update that data from any shortcut - Sync variables via iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Store more complex data types (arrays, locations, dates, files) Free Version Includes: - Store up to 10 variables - Supports Text (up to 256 characters), Booleans, and Positive Integers - Instant Shortcuts integration via native actions - Clean, simple UI for direct variable management Pro Unlocks: - Unlimited variables - Full support for: - Text (no limit) - Integers & Decimals (positive and negative) - Arrays (e.g., JSON-style lists) - Dates and Locations - Files (store and retrieve files via Shortcuts) - More flexibility for serious automation workflows Available as: - Monthly auto-renewable subscription - Yearly auto-renewable subscription (best value per month) - One-time lifetime unlock Already bought Pro? You're set — your original purchase keeps unlocking the full Pro feature set you paid for, forever, no subscription required. Privacy: - Your variables stay on your device and in your private iCloud — never uploaded to our servers - Anonymous usage analytics and crash diagnostics via Firebase to help us fix bugs - Free tier shows a rewarded ad when you reach the daily action cap (iPhone and iPad only — Mac is ad-free) - Pro removes ads entirely - Full details: https://pierrejanineh.com/loccali/privacy-policy Who This Is For: - Automation enthusiasts - Shortcuts power users - Developers who want real persistence across Shortcuts - Anyone who's hit the limits of "magic variables" or built clunky workarounds Note: "Magic variables" are Shortcuts' built-in auto-generated values — they're convenient but temporary. Loccali gives you real, persistent ones. Loccali is not for everyone — but if you know what a global variable is, this is probably for you. No noise. Just clean, script-free state management for your Shortcuts. If you use Shortcuts seriously, this belongs in your toolbox. Subscription terms: - Loccali Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime unlock. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same price as the original subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → your Apple ID → Subscriptions. - Privacy policy: https://pierrejanineh.com/loccali/privacy-policy - Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Copy Link in Markdown1 screens
Loccali4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loccali at 5.0 against Copy Link in Markdown's 4.0. Copy Link in Markdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Loccali sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Copy Link in Markdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loccali holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Copy Link in Markdown versus Loccali: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopy Link in MarkdownLoccali
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTongfan DaiPierre Janineh

Customer experience

Copy Link in Markdown

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

Loccali

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Copy Link in Markdown

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Loccali

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro - yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Copy Link in Markdown free?
Copy Link in Markdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loccali free?
Loccali is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Copy Link in Markdown or Loccali?
Loccali is rated higher. Copy Link in Markdown averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Loccali averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Copy Link in Markdown or Loccali have ads?
Loccali shows ads; Copy Link in Markdown does not.

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