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Bob vs Easydict

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Bob

7.0
Productivity

Translation application for text, pictures, and manual input

Easydict

8.0
Productivity

Dictionary and translator app

Metric Bob Easydict
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 127 911
90-day Installs 351 2.4K
365-day Installs 911 6.8K
Version 0.10.3 2.19.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 9.6K 12.4K
GitHub Forks 523 606
Open Issues 110 118
License GPL-3.0
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jul 20, 2014 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Bob

Bob is a versatile translation application for macOS that supports text, images, and manual input, offering OCR capabilities. It caters to users needing seamless translation and image processing in one tool.

Translates text and images, including OCR for image-based text.

Pros

  • + Versatile translation and OCR features
  • + Popular and actively maintained
  • + Auto-updates ensure users stay current

Cons

  • - Licensing details unclear
  • - Some open issues may affect functionality

Easydict

Easydict is a versatile dictionary and translator app for macOS, offering support for multiple translation services, OCR, and offline functionality. Its extensive feature set and open-source nature make it ideal for users seeking a comprehensive language tool.

Easydict functions as a dictionary and translator, supporting various services and OCR for quick lookups and translations.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple translation services including DeepL, Google, and OpenAI
  • + Open-source with active community contributions
  • + Includes OCR and offline functionality

Cons

  • - Negative user feedback on Reddit about unsupported languages
  • - Known issues with macOS 26.0 functionality