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TRex vs TextGrabber2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TRex
7.0Easy to use text extraction tool
TextGrabber2
8.0Menu bar app that detects text from copied images
| Metric | TRex | TextGrabber2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 158 | 7 |
| 90-day Installs | 688 | 20 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.8K | 88 |
| Version | 2.0.0 | 1.10.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.7K | 213 |
| GitHub Forks | 55 | 8 |
| Open Issues | 4 | 1 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 7, 2022 | Jun 11, 2025 |
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
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