CloudyTabs vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
CloudyTabs
6.0Menu bar application that lists iCloud Tabs
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | CloudyTabs | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cloud & Storage | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 19 | 10.1K |
| Version | 2.0 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 797 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 55 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 25 | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 8, 2014 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
CloudyTabs
CloudyTabs is a lightweight menu bar application that provides quick access to iCloud Tabs, making it ideal for users who sync their Safari tabs across multiple devices. It offers a seamless integration with macOS, allowing users to view and manage their cloud tabs directly from the menu bar.
CloudyTabs displays a list of iCloud Tabs in the menu bar, enabling users to access their browser tabs from any device.
Pros
- + Lightweight and integrates well with macOS
- + Quick access to iCloud Tabs from the menu bar
- + Useful for users who sync Safari tabs across devices
Cons
- - Does not work on newer macOS versions like Sierra and El Capitan
- - Requires manual refresh to update tabs
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