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QR Journal vs NAPS2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QR Journal
6.0Allows users with an iSight (or compatible) camera to read QR codes
NAPS2
8.0Document scanning application
| Metric | QR Journal | NAPS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Productivity |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 24 | 198 |
| 90-day Installs | 64 | 547 |
| 365-day Installs | 357 | 1.8K |
| Version | 3.0 | 8.5.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 4.0K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 402 |
| Open Issues | — | 223 |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | — | C# |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1y ago |
| First Seen | May 26, 2016 | May 25, 2024 |
Reviews
QR Journal
QR Journal is a macOS app that enables users with an iSight or compatible camera to scan QR codes. It offers a lightweight and integrated solution for frequent QR code scanning on Macs.
Scans QR codes using the built-in camera and displays decoded information.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Free to use
- + Good macOS integration
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited to iSight or compatible cameras
NAPS2
NAPS2 is a free, open-source document scanning application that offers a simple and efficient way to convert physical documents into PDFs. It supports OCR, batch scanning, and customizable output options, making it ideal for users who need reliable document conversion tools.
NAPS2 scans documents and converts them into searchable PDFs with OCR support.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Cross-platform support including macOS and Linux
- + User-friendly interface with customizable scanning options
Cons
- - OCR functionality has had issues in recent versions
- - No auto-update feature