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PopClip vs TRex
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PopClip
8.0Used to access context-specific actions when text is selected
TRex
7.0Easy to use text extraction tool
| Metric | PopClip | TRex |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 250 | 158 |
| 90-day Installs | 813 | 688 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.3K | 1.8K |
| Version | 2025.9.2 | 2.0.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.0K | 1.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 461 | 55 |
| Open Issues | 718 | 4 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 14, 2016 | Feb 7, 2022 |
Reviews
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
TRex
TRex is a user-friendly macOS app designed for efficient text extraction. It stands out with its simplicity and effectiveness, making it ideal for anyone needing quick text capture from the screen.
TRex allows users to easily extract and copy text from any part of their screen.
Pros
- + User-friendly interface
- + Active development and maintenance
- + MIT license for open-source flexibility
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Potential naming confusion with other projects