Copy as... vs SkannIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable text templates
- Smart variable substitution
- Find & replace rules
- Live preview
- Text Fragment support
- Send to API integration
- Privacy-first design
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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.
SkannIt
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Read smarter, not longer. Welcome to SkannIt, the ultimate speed reading and read-it-later companion designed to help you consume knowledge faster and more efficiently. Whether you are a student, a professional, or just someone trying to catch up on your daily news, SkannIt transforms how you read the web. By guiding your eyes through text and organizing your saved content in one distraction-free library, SkannIt saves you time and supercharges your productivity. Core Features: - Speed Read Any Article: Experience a smarter way to read. Our specialized reading view highlights focal points in words to guide your eyes, helping you breeze through text faster while maintaining deep comprehension. - Save from Anywhere: Found an interesting article on Safari, X (Twitter), or your favorite news app? Use the seamless iOS Share Sheet integration to send any web page or article directly to your SkannIt library in just one tap. - Your Personal Library: Keep your reading list organized. Sort your saved articles into custom folders so your research, newsletters, and casual reading are always exactly where you need them. - Track Your Progress: Stay motivated with beautifully designed insights. Monitor your reading stats, including your Average Speed (WPM), total Time Read, and the exact amount of Time Saved compared to the average reader. - Distraction-Free Environment: Strip away ads, pop-ups, and confusing web layouts. SkannIt extracts the clean text so you can focus entirely on the content. Stop letting your "read-it-later" list pile up. Download SkannIt today, increase your reading speed, and conquer your reading list faster than ever! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Copy as... at none against SkannIt's 2. Copy as... also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. SkannIt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Copy as... asks for nothing beyond the download.
Copy as... ships an update every 2 months, SkannIt every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Copy as... | SkannIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Walker | Rahul Kalia |
In-app purchases
Copy as...
No in-app purchases
SkannIt
- SkannIt Pro Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
- SkannIt Pro Lifetime$19.99









