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Ball vs Doll
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Ball
7.0Utility that adds a ball to your dock
Doll
7.0Utility to show apps badges from the dock in the menu bar
| Metric | Ball | Doll |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 119 |
| 90-day Installs | 12 | 268 |
| 365-day Installs | 60 | 948 |
| Version | 1 | 0.0.9.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.7K | 1.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 37 | 27 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 31 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 5, 2025 | Sep 6, 2022 |
Reviews
Ball
Ball adds a playful ball to your macOS dock, offering customization options for color and bounce. Ideal for users seeking a fun and interactive utility.
Ball adds a customizable bouncing ball to your macOS dock.
Pros
- + Adds a fun, interactive element to the dock
- + Customizable with color and bounce settings
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Issues with multiple screen setups
Doll
Doll is a macOS utility that moves app badges from the dock to the menu bar, offering a cleaner interface. It's ideal for users who want to keep their dock organized while monitoring app notifications.
Transfers app badges from the dock to the menu bar for easier monitoring.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar access to app badges
- + Lightweight and efficient integration with macOS
- + Helps declutter the dock for a cleaner interface
Cons
- - Limited app support, particularly for key applications
- - No auto-update feature for ease of maintenance