Most repeated positive
13authors
A complete feature set
“cleanshotx - scrolling screenshots is much more robust.”Evidence: r/macapps · Shottr vs CleanShot X in 2026. Which one are you actually sticking with?
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TextExpander for Mac
TextExpander is the most popular text replacement and shortcut app. Generate custom word, sentence, and paragraph text with keyboard shortcuts.
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TextExpander version 8.5Official Sparkle feed
A new look. TextExpander 8.5 redesigns the Mac app, from the sidebar to the snippet editor. Your snippets, groups, and abbreviations stay where you left them.
TextExpander version 8.4.8Official Sparkle feed
Delay macro. Add a configurable pause inside a snippet so expansion waits before continuing. Useful when the target app needs a moment to catch up, for example a form field that l...
TextExpander version 8.4.7Official Sparkle feed
Note: Conditional Sections is in Phased Rollout and being enabled for accounts in stages. Contact support@textexpander.com to request earlier access.
TextExpander version 8.4.6Official Sparkle feed
Features marked Phased Rollout are being enabled for accounts in stages. Contact support@textexpander.com to request earlier access.
TextExpander version 8.4.5,845.4Homebrew Cask · >= 11
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TextExpander version 8.4.5Official Sparkle feed
Inline Search: pressing Enter on a recent item now expands it instead of opening the main window, Shift-Tab behaves correctly, and Inline Search remembers its window size.
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“I don't think it makes sense to spend the money for Cleanshot when other apps do most of what it does for a lot less or free.”Evidence: r/macapps · Shottr vs CleanShot X in 2026. Which one are you actually sticking with?
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