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ballast vs Hidden Bar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ballast
7.0Status Bar app to keep the audio balance from drifting
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility to hide menu bar items
| Metric | ballast | Hidden Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 7 | 7.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 34 | 30.1K |
| Version | 2.0.0 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 469 | 13.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 381 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 143 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 8, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
ballast
Ballast is a status bar app that maintains audio balance, preventing drift. It's ideal for audio professionals and heavy listeners who need consistent sound quality.
Monitors and maintains audio balance in the status bar to prevent drift.
Pros
- + Small footprint and integrates seamlessly with macOS status bar
- + Addresses a specific audio stability need effectively
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion and traction
Hidden Bar
Hidden Bar is a lightweight macOS utility that helps users declutter their menu bar by hiding unused icons. It's ideal for power users looking to streamline their interface, offering a simple yet effective solution to menu bar overload.
Hides unused menu bar icons, keeping the menu bar clean and uncluttered.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some bugs and feature requests are open