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QR Journal vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QR Journal
6.0Allows users with an iSight (or compatible) camera to read QR codes
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | QR Journal | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 47 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 97 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 409 | 3.2K |
| Version | 3.0 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 649 |
| Open Issues | — | 186 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1y ago |
| First Seen | May 26, 2016 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
xbar
xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.
Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar with script outputs
- + Strong community support and active development
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Beta version with some lingering bugs
- - No auto-update feature