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BitBar vs OnlySwitch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

BitBar

8.0
Utilities

Utility to display the output from any script or program in the menu bar

OnlySwitch

8.0
Utilities

System and utility switches

Metric BitBar OnlySwitch
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 16 343
90-day Installs 59 1.2K
365-day Installs 288 7.8K
Version 1.10.1 2.6.7
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 18.0K 5.5K
GitHub Forks 649 232
Open Issues 186 55
License MIT MIT
Language Go Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Mar 22, 2015 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

BitBar

BitBar is a versatile utility that allows users to display the output of any script or program in the macOS menu bar, making it an excellent tool for developers and power users who want customizable system monitoring and quick access to script outputs.

Displays the output from any script or program in the macOS menu bar.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable with support for any script or program output.
  • + Flexible tool for system monitoring and quick access to information.
  • + Open-source and MIT licensed, fostering community contributions.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates.
  • - Some bugs and crashes reported, particularly with frequent refreshes.

OnlySwitch

OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.

OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.

Pros

  • + All-in-one design for system tweaks
  • + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
  • + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
  • + Auto-updates

Cons

  • - Past stability issues with macOS updates
  • - Some users may find features overwhelming