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Pop vs PopClip

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Pop

6.0
Developer Tools

Remote pair programming

PopClip

8.0
Productivity

Used to access context-specific actions when text is selected

Metric Pop PopClip
Category Developer Tools Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 18 250
90-day Installs 46 813
365-day Installs 253 3.3K
Version 8.0.21 2025.9.2
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 19.6K 2.0K
GitHub Forks 2.9K 461
Open Issues 58 718
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Objective-C++ JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 6y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Apr 14, 2021 Mar 14, 2016

Reviews

Pop

Pop is a macOS app designed for remote pair programming, offering features like real-time code editing and screen sharing. It benefits developers and teams who need seamless collaboration regardless of location.

Enables remote pair programming with real-time code editing and screen sharing capabilities.

Pros

  • + Facilitates real-time code collaboration effectively.
  • + Includes screen sharing and voice chat for better communication.
  • + Open-source, allowing for customization and community contributions.

Cons

  • - No recent updates, potentially leaving bugs unresolved.
  • - Limited to macOS users, excluding other platforms.

PopClip

PopClip enhances text selection with context-specific actions, offering a customizable tool for quick tasks. It benefits users seeking efficient text handling and specific workflow needs.

PopClip provides quick actions when text is selected, enabling efficient task handling.

Pros

  • + Efficient text handling
  • + Good macOS integration
  • + Customizable extensions

Cons

  • - High number of open issues
  • - MacOS-only availability