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Brew Services Menubar vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Brew Services Menubar
6.0Menu item for starting and stopping homebrew services
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | Brew Services Menubar | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 24 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 80 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 608 | 10.1K |
| Version | 4.1 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 358 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 19 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
Brew Services Menubar
A sleek macOS menu bar app for managing system services, offering quick start/stop functionality and a clean interface. Ideal for developers and power users who frequently manage services.
Manages system services from the macOS menu bar, allowing quick start and stop operations.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access
- + Simple and intuitive interface for managing services
- + Built with Swift, ensuring a modern and responsive experience
Cons
- - No automatic updates, requiring manual checks for new versions
- - Some open issues, including compatibility and occasional crashes
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