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TRex vs Hex

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TRex

7.0
Productivity

Easy to use text extraction tool

Hex

7.0
Productivity

Voice-to-text transcription and paste tool

Metric TRex Hex
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 158 344
90-day Installs 688 889
365-day Installs 1.8K 1.1K
Version 2.0.0 0.7.5
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.7K 1.3K
GitHub Forks 55 98
Open Issues 4 56
License MIT MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Feb 7, 2022 Jan 7, 2026

Reviews

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

Hex

Hex is a unique voice-to-text transcription tool that integrates with hex codes, making it ideal for developers and designers who frequently work with hexadecimal values.

Hex converts spoken words into text and supports hex code integration, enhancing productivity for those working with hex values.

Pros

  • + Unique integration of voice-to-text with hex codes
  • + Active development and prompt issue resolution
  • + Auto-update feature for seamless experience

Cons

  • - Niche appeal may limit its user base
  • - Past microphone issues, though resolved