Comparison

iHyper vs Katana.run

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

Head to head
About

iHyper

This utility generates Markdown or HTML hyperlinks from URLs. It can use clipboard content or a supplied URL, validating and capturing page titles to create ready-to-use links for sharing or transfer.

Highlights
  • Generate Markdown or HTML hyperlinks
  • Use clipboard content as input
  • Manually supply URLs
  • Validate URLs
  • Capture page titles
  • Share links directly or via clipboard
Features
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iHyper is used to generate a Markdown or HTML Hyperlink for use in Email, Messages, Drafts 4 or other applications. iHyper can be run by selecting the iHyper Icon, Today Widget or by the use of a URL Scheme (ihyper://). When iHyper is run it will attempt to use the clipboard contents as it's input URL. If iHyper does not find a valid URL on the clipboard it will ask you to supply a URL for processing. Most standard browser URL shortcuts should work. For example MacSparky.com works just as well as the more formal http://www.MacSparky.com does. iHyper will validate the URL contained on the clipboard by attempting to connect to it. If a connection is successful, iHyper will capture the requested page's title and then create and display a link in Markdown format. The displayed link is ready for use in either Markdown or HTML form. You can share iHyper built Markdown URL Links directly with the Messages, Email, or Drafts 4 apps or you can transfer the links into other applications via the clipboard.

About

Katana.run

Features
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Katana.Run is more than just a URL shortener app. It is a mighty tool that offers a range of features that help you manage your links and optimize your online presence. One of the main features of Katana.Run is its ability to easily shorten long, complex URLs in a snap. This is crucial for anyone who wants to share links on social media where space is limited. With Katana.Run, you can turn a long, complicated URL into a catchy, compact link that is easy to share and remember. Another great feature of Katana.Run is its link library. This allows you to save all of your shortened links in one place, making it easy to access and manage them whenever you need to. Whether you're tracking clicks, monitoring traffic, or just keeping your links organized, the link library is an essential tool for anyone who uses Katana.Run. One of the standout features of Katana.run is its customizable back half, which allows you to choose the words that appear after the slash in your shortened links. This is perfect for anyone who wants to add a personal touch to their links or make them more catchy and easy to share. Katana.Run's latest feature is the icing on the cake, offering a tool that provides even greater flexibility and control. With the ability to modify the original destination link, you'll never be limited by static links again. This feature is especially useful in cases where links become inactive, the content changes, or an incorrect link was used. Upgrade to Katana.Run today and take full control of your online presence. Overall, Katana.Run is the sassiest URL shortener if you want to streamline your online presence and make your links more manageable. Its powerful attributes and intuitive interface make it the perfect tool for bloggers, marketers, social media influencers, and anyone who wants to make the most of their online presence.

Screenshots

iHyper4 screens
Katana.run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iHyper at every 3 months against Katana.run's every 33 months. iHyper also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHyper ships an update every 3 months, Katana.run every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iHyper versus Katana.run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHyperKatana.run
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert WhiteBits Kingdom LLC

In-app purchases

None

iHyper

No in-app purchases

None

Katana.run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHyper free?
iHyper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Katana.run free?
Katana.run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iHyper or Katana.run have ads?
Neither iHyper nor Katana.run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHyper or Katana.run?
iHyper ships an update every 3 months, and Katana.run every 33 months. Most recently, iHyper was updated on October 10, 2026 and Katana.run on September 28, 2026.

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