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AccessMenuBarApps vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
AccessMenuBarApps
8.0Instant access for menubar apps
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | AccessMenuBarApps | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 43 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 161 | 3.2K |
| Version | 2.6.1 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 649 |
| Open Issues | — | 186 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jun 18, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
AccessMenuBarApps
AccessMenuBarApps provides quick access to menu bar applications, perfect for those who frequently use such tools. It offers customization options and seamless integration with macOS.
Enables quick access to menu bar applications through a customizable interface.
Pros
- + Quick access to menu bar apps
- + Customizable interface
- + Seamless macOS integration
Cons
- - Interface may be cluttered
- - Limited customization options
xbar
xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.
Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar with script outputs
- + Strong community support and active development
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Beta version with some lingering bugs
- - No auto-update feature