# Text Parser Pro vs Copy as...

The clearest difference is ads: Copy as... at none against Text Parser Pro's shown. Copy as... also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (4 vs 1). Text Parser Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Text Parser Pro against 5.0 for Copy as.... Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Text Parser Pro ships an update fortnightly, Copy as... every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Parser Pro | Copy as... |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-parser-pro/id6757296874/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-as/id6758976734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenny Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778677810) | [Daniel Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876129871) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Parser Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-parser-pro/id6757296874)

This utility app quickly cleans up text from various sources. It allows you to paste or scan text, including from photos using OCR, and apply powerful transformations before copying it back.

**Highlights:** Fast text editing, Text cleanup, Paste text, Scan text, OCR from photos, QR code scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Copy as...

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-as/id6758976734)

Effortlessly capture and format webpage content with customizable templates. Transform titles, URLs, and selected text into various formats, including Markdown and rich hyperlinks. Automate workflows by sending content directly to external services and APIs.

**Highlights:** Customizable text templates, Smart variable substitution, Find & replace rules, Live preview, Text Fragment support, Send to API integration, Privacy-first design

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Parser Pro free?

Text Parser Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Copy as... free?

Copy as... is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text Parser Pro or Copy as...?

Text Parser Pro and Copy as... are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Text Parser Pro or Copy as... have ads?

Text Parser Pro shows ads; Copy as... does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Parser Pro or Copy as...?

Text Parser Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Copy as... every 2 months. Most recently, Text Parser Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and Copy as... on October 4, 2026.

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