Hyperduck vs VidMarks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hyperduck
Instantly send web links from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac via the share sheet. Links are delivered even when devices are offline and open automatically in your Mac's default browser, ensuring you never miss content.
- Send links via share sheet
- Works offline
- Automatic link opening on Mac
- Trigger Mac shortcuts
- No network required
- Secure iCloud syncing
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Quickly send a link from your iOS device to your Mac. It provides a “Send to Mac” button in the share sheet of any app that provides a URL. For example, share a link from Safari on your iPhone or iPad and have it open in the default browser on your Mac. You can send a link even if your iOS device and/or Mac are offline. The link will be sent and received the next time the devices are online. The link will never be lost. The devices do not need to be on the same network. Your iOS device and Mac must have iCloud enabled and be signed into the same Apple ID account. My personal use-case is that I often discover cool stuff when I check Twitter on the go and I want to dig deeper into it later on my Mac. I have tried Instapaper, Pocket, Safari Reading List, iCloud Tabs, and more. The problem with them all is that I forget to check them. You can even use this app to trigger shortcuts on your Mac from your iOS device. See the website for more info. Sends to one Mac only. Install the macOS app on the single Mac you want to receive links on. If you install it on multiple Macs, iCloud may deliver a link to any of them, unpredictably. Note: Because of an iOS bug, you have to restart your device for the Shortcuts actions to show up. Note: Links will not be sent when low power mode is enabled as background syncing is disabled then. They will be sent the next time you open the app. ■ FAQ ‣ How is it better than AirDrop? - Works when your Mac is offline - Works when you are not on the same network as your Mac - Much faster - Opens links on your Mac in the background ‣ How is it better than iCloud Tabs? - Works in any app with a share sheet, not just Safari - Links are opened as tabs in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac - You don't need to keep the tab open on your iOS device for it to be available on your Mac ‣ How is it better than Safari Reading List? - Links are opened right in your browser so you cannot miss them - No need to spend time looking for the link in a long list of links - Supports any browser on your Mac ‣ Can you support multiple Macs? No. I would like to keep the app simple. ■ Privacy The app uses iCloud syncing to securely send links from your iOS device to your Mac. The app developer will not see the links you share. The app does not collect any personal data and does not have any tracking. ■ Support You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.
VidMarks
Transform your device into a professional video analysis tool. Annotate, explain, and record commentary on videos, images, or live camera feeds with low latency. Designed for coaches and creators, it offers a one-time purchase for lifetime use without subscriptions.
- Professional annotation tools with Apple Pencil support
- Dual-track recording with microphone commentary
- Clean recording mode hides UI elements
- Frame-by-frame video analysis
- Supports 4K video import and live camera feed
- Local-first privacy, no cloud upload or registration
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The professional telestrator tool for iPad & iPhone. Pay once, use forever. Turn your device into a powerful video analysis suite. VidMarks allows you to draw, analyze, and record voiceovers on videos, images, or live camera feeds with zero latency. Designed for sports coaches, athletes, and creators who need professional tools without monthly fees. KEY FEATURES: Pro Telestrator Tools • Native Performance: Built with Apple PencilKit for ultra-low latency drawing. • Pressure Sensitive: Full support for Apple Pencil pressure and tilt. • Smart Tools: Fountain pen, marker, pencil, and eraser tools with a custom color palette. Record & Explain • Dual-Audio Engine: Record your screen while capturing microphone commentary simultaneously. • The Invisible Canvas: Our unique "Clean Feed" technology hides UI buttons during recording, leaving only your content and drawings. • Frame-Accurate: Scrub through videos with precision to find the exact moment to analyze. Versatile Modes • Video Analysis: Import 4K footage from Photos or Files. • Live Camera: Use your device as a real-time digital whiteboard. • Image Markup: Annotate tactical boards, charts, or photos. Privacy & Offline • 100% Local: No servers, no cloud uploads. Your videos stay on your device. • No Accounts: No sign-up required. Just open and create. Universal Purchase • Buy once and install on both iPad and iPhone. Analyze games on the big screen, or review footage on the go. Perfect for: • Sports Coaching: Football, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball. • Precision Sports: Golf swing analysis, Car Racing lines, and track reviews. • Education: Create engaging video lessons and tutorials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VidMarks at daily against Hyperduck's every 3 months. VidMarks also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Hyperduck's advantage is price ($5.00 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (61 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, 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
Hyperduck costs $5.00 and VidMarks $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hyperduck against 5.0 for VidMarks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperduck has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Hyperduck's written reviews are positive against 100% of VidMarks's.
Hyperduck ships an update every 3 months, VidMarks daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hyperduck | VidMarks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.00 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (61 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sindre Sorhus | 镭 卢 |
Customer experience
Hyperduck
VidMarks
Bugs and requests
Hyperduck
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sometimes doesn't send items over
- Fails to send webpage more than it works
- No log for failed sends
- Opens Chrome while Mac is in sleep mode
Requested features
4 requests- Allow choosing a Mac to run shortcuts
- Update with iOS 17 app shortcuts
- Toggle to open links only when Mac wakes from sleep
- Option to work from Windows and Android
VidMarks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hyperduck
No in-app purchases
VidMarks
No in-app purchases









