TextGrabber2 vs Shottr

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TextGrabber2

8.0

Productivity

Menu bar app that detects text from copied images

Shottr

8.0

Media & Design

Screenshot measurement and annotation tool

Metric	TextGrabber2	Shottr
Category	Productivity	Media & Design
AI Score	8.0	8.0
30-day Installs	7	2.8K
90-day Installs	20	7.3K
365-day Installs	88	21.1K
Version	1.10.2	1.9.1
Auto-updates	No	Yes
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	213	21
GitHub Forks	8	-
Open Issues	1	1
License	MIT	GPL-3.0
Language	Swift	—
Last GitHub Commit	2mo ago	1y ago
First Seen	Jun 11, 2025	Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

TextGrabber2

TextGrabber2 is a menu bar app that automatically extracts text from images you copy, saving time by eliminating the need to open image editors. It's ideal for users who frequently work with text in images, such as journalists or social media managers.

Monitors copied images and extracts text automatically, presenting it for easy use.

Pros

+ Convenient menu bar integration for easy access
+ Automates text extraction from images, saving time
+ Open-source with an MIT license, promoting transparency and community involvement

Cons

- Lacks auto-update functionality
- Low recent installation numbers indicate limited adoption

Shottr

Shottr is a screenshot measurement and annotation tool designed for precision and ease of use. It offers features like pixel-perfect measurements, customizable annotations, and integration with Alfred for workflow efficiency. Ideal for designers, developers, and anyone needing detailed screenshot analysis.

Shottr allows users to take screenshots, measure pixel distances, and annotate images with precision.

Pros

+ Integration with Alfred for efficient workflow
+ Active development and regular updates
+ Precise measurement and annotation features
+ User-friendly interface for screenshot management

Cons

- Limited community discussion outside of Hacker News
- Niche appeal may limit broad adoption

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