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reverscan vs Beckon

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reverscan compared with Beckon
Detailreverscan logo reverscanBeckon logo Beckon
What it doesWorld's first reverse file search for Mac A Mac app that brings your Dock to your cursor in a ring around the pointer
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan included with unlimited indexing and deep scans on entire computer and 50 screenshots with OCR and URLs. Pro plan at ₹499 one-time payment (launch price) includes unlimited screenshots with OCR and URLs and unlimited external drives. Free: the ring for open apps, flick and click, your own shortcut, find any app by typing, Glass and Outline looks, zip, AirDrop and image conversions. Beckon Pro: $24, once, on up to 3 Macs, includes your Dock apps running or not, folders and Trash, websites, Shortcuts, files and collections, window
Key features
  • Search files by uploading images or documents instead of typing filenames
  • Auto-organize screenshots with source URLs and page titles from browsers
  • Full-text search across PDFs, documents, images and design files
  • Search by dominant color in images
  • Deep scan with OCR for scanned PDFs and handwritten notes
  • Index and search external drives
  • Copy text from any screenshot
  • Swipe left to delete or organize screenshots with progress rewards
  • Works offline and passed Apple's security check for malware
  • App ring around cursor with directional flicking
  • Window switching with live thumbnails
  • Pinned apps, folders and Trash access
  • Website, Shortcut, file and collection management
  • Dock hiding and hiding the Dock for good
  • File drop actions: convert, compress, trim, redact, zip, send
  • Customizable appearance with five look options and accent colors
  • Pointer auto-follow after window selection
  • Cross-display window placement with Shift+release
  • Minimal memory footprint with instant activation
What makes it different
  • Only app that remembers source URLs and page titles from browser screenshots
  • Visual similarity search using Apple Vision framework for images
  • One-time purchase with perpetual access, no recurring subscription fees
  • Built and maintained by a solo developer with sustainable approach
  • Refer a friend to unlock one free external drive index per referral
  • Brings the Dock to your cursor instead of requiring travel to the bottom of the screen
  • Works for mouse and trackpad users without requiring keyboard shortcuts
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or account required
  • Completely private with no analytics or data collection
  • Fully restores original Dock settings if you change your mind
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)28 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2018
Referring domains (Majestic)2211

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