Comparison

Copy as... vs Ghost Auth

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

Head to head
About

Copy as...

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
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Transform any webpage content into perfectly formatted text with just one click. Copy as Extension lets you instantly copy page titles, URLs, and selected text using customizable templates with smart variables like {title}, {url}, {selection}, {date}, and {time}. Choose from built-in formats like Markdown links, citations, and quotes, or create your own custom templates. Copy as plain text or rich hyperlinks that work seamlessly in Word, Google Docs, Outlook, and other applications. Powerful customization meets effortless workflow. Configure find & replace rules to automatically transform content before formatting — perfect for cleaning up URLs, standardizing company names, or modifying text on the fly. Intelligent text transformations include APA-compliant Title Case, UPPERCASE, and lowercase options with smart mutual exclusion that automatically prevents conflicts. The live preview shows exactly what you'll copy, including all transformations. Text Fragment support automatically creates shareable highlight links that scroll directly to selected text. Use Quick Copy via right-click context menus for instant copying with your preferred format and rules. Send to API lets you go beyond copying by sending formatted content directly to external services and APIs like Trello, Notion, Slack, or any custom endpoint. Define multiple API configurations with variable substitution in URLs, headers, and JSON bodies, and choose HTTP methods including GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE. Integrate find & replace rules, dynamic permission requests, and success/error notifications with progress indicators for a smooth and secure experience. Whether you're creating tasks, posting messages, or saving bookmarks, Send to API turns Copy as Extension into a one-click automation tool for the web. Privacy-first design with zero data collection. The extension works entirely locally with no external servers, tracking, or data transmission. It only accesses page content when you actively use it, requiring minimal permissions while delivering maximum functionality. Enhanced selection handling intelligently captures image alt-text and maintains proper text flow, ensuring you get clean, professional results every time. Available for Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers.

About

Ghost Auth

Features
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Ghost Auth keeps your one-time passwords on your device — encrypted with AES-256, stored in your OS keychain, never uploaded. No servers to trust. No sign-up. Just your codes. Security: - AES-256 encrypted local storage - PIN lock with recovery codes - Biometric unlock - Backup & restore with password protection - Encrypted synchronization with iCloud Features: - TOTP codes for any service (Google, GitHub, Discord, etc.) - QR code scanning and manual entry - Import from Google Authenticator and other apps - Device-to-device sync - Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox - 77 languages Privacy: - No account, no cloud, no tracking - Completely offline - Open-source

Screenshots

Copy as...2 screens
Ghost Auth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ghost Auth at every 3 days against Copy as...'s every 2 months. 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

Copy as... ships an update every 2 months, Ghost Auth every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Copy as... versus Ghost Auth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCopy as...Ghost Auth
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel WalkerKestrel AS

In-app purchases

None

Copy as...

No in-app purchases

None

Ghost Auth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Copy as... free?
Copy as... is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost Auth free?
Ghost Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Copy as... or Ghost Auth have ads?
Neither Copy as... nor Ghost Auth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Copy as... or Ghost Auth?
Copy as... ships an update every 2 months, and Ghost Auth every 3 days. Most recently, Copy as... was updated on September 17, 2026 and Ghost Auth on September 9, 2026.

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