CleanShot X vs Shottr
CleanShot X and Shottr both have documented support for "Screenshots" on macOS. This page lines up what their official sources record, side by side. It doesn't test or rank them, and "not documented" means unknown, not unsupported.
Documented conditions side by side
Each cell reflects the catalog's current qualified sources for this platform. Notes keep the source's own limits; paid features and sources are on each app below.
| Condition | CleanShot X | Shottr |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time purchase · Subscription | Free, important features paid · One-time purchase |
| Screenshots | DocumentedAlso includes scrolling capture, a markup/annotation editor, and on-device text recognition (OCR). | DocumentedAlso includes scrolling capture, an annotation editor, and OCR/QR code text recognition. |
| GIF files | DocumentedGIF export applies to screen recordings, not static screenshots. | Not documented |
| No account needed | Documented | Not documented |
Where the records differ
- Pricing model: CleanShot X: One-time purchase · Subscription; Shottr: Free, important features paid · One-time purchase.
- Screenshots: CleanShot X: Supported according to the source (Also includes scrolling capture, a markup/annotation editor, and on-device text recognition (OCR).); Shottr: Supported according to the source (Also includes scrolling capture, an annotation editor, and OCR/QR code text recognition.).
- GIF files: CleanShot X: Supported according to the source (GIF export applies to screen recordings, not static screenshots.); Shottr: Not documented in the currently qualified sources.
- No account needed: CleanShot X: Supported according to the source; Shottr: Not documented in the currently qualified sources.
Products with evidence for these conditions
Listed alphabetically, with no paid placement. Inclusion establishes these documented conditions, not a hands-on endorsement or a guarantee of fit.
CleanShot X
macOS
CleanShot X: Screenshots. Documented platforms: macOS. Sources checked 2026-09-26.
- Also includes scrolling capture, a markup/annotation editor, and on-device text recognition (OCR).
- GIF export applies to screen recordings, not static screenshots.
Common questions
Which is better, CleanShot X or Shottr?
AppFitsMe doesn't rank apps. Start from the conditions you need, such as price, offline use or formats, and check where the records differ above. If a condition you need is not documented, read the official source before relying on it.