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BestRes vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BestRes
6.0Quickly change your screen resolution from the menubar
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | BestRes | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 3.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 10.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 28 | 10.2K |
| Version | 1.0,100,1426778671 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 54 |
| Open Issues | — | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 27, 2015 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
BestRes
BestRes allows users to quickly change their screen resolution directly from the menubar, making it ideal for those who need frequent resolution adjustments, especially on Retina displays.
BestRes enables users to adjust their screen resolution from the menubar.
Pros
- + Quick access to resolution settings from the menubar
- + Useful for users needing frequent resolution changes
- + Lightweight and simple interface
Cons
- - No auto-updates or recent development activity
- - Lacks support for newer macOS features
Thaw
Thaw is a menu bar manager for macOS that offers customization and control over the menu bar items. It is a fork of Ice, designed to enhance the user experience by providing a sleek and functional interface. Users who value a clean and organized menu bar will benefit from this app.
Thaw allows users to customize and manage their macOS menu bar items.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar items
- + Active development and updates
- + Forked from a well-known menu bar manager
Cons
- - Open bugs reported by users
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 26