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Badgeify vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Badgeify
6.0Add apps to the menu bar
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | Badgeify | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 36 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 120 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 429 | 3.2K |
| Version | 1.13.1 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | - | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 649 |
| Open Issues | - | 186 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | MDX | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Feb 13, 2025 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Badgeify
Badgeify allows users to add any application to their Mac menu bar, providing quick access and customizable notifications. It's ideal for users who want to streamline their workflow by having frequently used apps easily accessible.
Badgeify adds any application to the macOS menu bar with customizable notifications.
Pros
- + Adds any application to the menu bar for quick access
- + Customizable notifications for apps
- + Efficient workflow improvement
Cons
- - Limited community support and engagement
- - No available license information
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