Clock Bar vs Itsycal
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Clock Bar
6.0Macbook | Clock, right on the touch bar
Itsycal
8.0Menu bar calendar
| Metric | Clock Bar | Itsycal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 924 |
| 90-day Installs | 13 | 2.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 113 | 11.4K |
| Version | 1.0,1801968 | 0.15.12 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 302 | 3.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 56 | 254 |
| Open Issues | 18 | 81 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 30, 2019 | May 11, 2014 |
Reviews
Clock Bar
Clock Bar uniquely places a clock on the Macbook's touch bar, offering a quick glance for those who prefer touch bar usage. It integrates well with macOS and is open-source, benefiting niche users seeking touch bar functionality.
Displays a clock on the Macbook's touch bar for easy time checking.
Pros
- + Unique touch bar placement
- + Open-source with active development
- + Integrates well with macOS
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Limited installs indicate niche appeal
Itsycal
Itsycal is a minimal and efficient menu bar calendar for macOS, perfect for users seeking a compact yet functional calendar tool without the bulk of larger applications. It offers essential features like daily events, a clean interface, and seamless integration with macOS.
Itsycal provides a compact calendar view directly in the macOS menu bar, allowing users to check dates and events quickly.
Pros
- + Minimal and space-efficient interface
- + Quick access to calendar and events from the menu bar
- + Active development and maintenance
Cons
- - Limited advanced features compared to full calendar applications
- - Past issues with bugs, though resolved