Side by side
| Capability | Bob Translation & OCR utility | Typeme Context layer for any action |
|---|---|---|
| Translate selected text | Yes | Yes |
| Screenshot OCR | Yes | Yes |
| Write the result back | No | Yes |
| Reply and draft a response | No | Yes |
| Polish and rewrite | No | Yes |
| Custom actions with your own prompt | Yes | Yes |
| Project context memory | No | Yes |
| Context as editable Markdown | No | Yes |
| Chat with your context | No | Yes, in betabeta |
| Voice input | No | Yes, in betabeta |
| Data In Local | No | Yes |
| Per-action model choice | No | Yes |
| Local AI request log | No | Yes |
| Multiple translation engines | Yes, 30+ services30+ | No |
| Dictionary and read-aloud | Yes | No |
Which one fits?
Choose Bob if…
- You want several translation engines side by side.
- You need silent OCR, Finder OCR, QR codes, or continuous capture.
- You want a dictionary and a Mac App Store install.
Choose Typeme if…
- The project matters — the model should know the ticket and the thread.
- You want more than translation: reply, polish, and your own actions.
- You want your own model and context you can read and edit.
Questions
Is Typeme a replacement for Bob?
No. They overlap on select-text translation and screenshot OCR. Bob is broader on engines, dictionary, and OCR modes; Typeme is broader on context, Reply/Polish, and write-back.
Do both apps use the same shortcuts?
Yes — those are the documented defaults in both. Change one app's shortcuts before running them together.
Which is better for OCR?
Bob has more OCR modes and engines. Typeme has one on-device path: region capture with Apple Vision, feeding the same actions as a text selection.