Name: iShot
Brand: iShot
Price: 4.99 USD
Author: Tuan Tran

Question 1

Is iShot free?

Accepted Answer

Yep — free for 30 days, then a one-time $4.99 to keep it forever. No subscription, no monthly fees.

Question 2

Which Macs does it run on?

Accepted Answer

Any Mac on macOS 12 (Monterey) or newer. One Universal download covers both Apple Silicon (M1–M4) and Intel Macs.

Question 3

Can I grab text and links out of a screenshot?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Select any text in your capture and copy it, or pull everything off the screen at once with the on-device OCR panel. Point it at a QR code and it'll decode the link too, so you can open or copy it straight from the shot.

Question 4

Can I record my screen with a camera bubble?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Record your screen and mic, and optionally float your webcam in a round bubble you can drag and resize — turn it off in one click. You can also drop a capture on a clean custom background and mute notifications while you record.

Question 5

Does it work offline?

Accepted Answer

Mostly, yes. OCR and QR scanning run entirely on your Mac. Only translation needs a connection.

Question 6

How do I capture a long page?

Accepted Answer

Hit scroll capture, scroll down or sideways yourself, then press your finish key. iShot stitches everything into one tall, seamless image and copies it ready to share.

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