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CustomShortcuts vs Bartender
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
CustomShortcuts
7.0Customise menu item keyboard shortcuts
Bartender
7.5Menu bar icon organiser
| Metric | CustomShortcuts | Bartender |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 19 | 652 |
| 90-day Installs | 63 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 372 | 11.2K |
| Version | 1.3 | 6.4.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 44 | 284 |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 13 |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | C++ | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 23, 2020 | Oct 14, 2012 |
Reviews
CustomShortcuts
CustomShortcuts allows users to customize keyboard shortcuts for menu items, enhancing workflow efficiency. It is particularly beneficial for designers and professionals who rely on menu-driven applications.
Customizes keyboard shortcuts for menu items in macOS applications.
Pros
- + Enhances workflow efficiency through customizable shortcuts.
- + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current.
- + GitHub stats indicate some community interest.
Cons
- - Last commit was over three years ago, suggesting limited recent development.
- - Limited community discussion may affect support availability.
Bartender
Bartender is a macOS app that organizes and customizes menu bar icons, helping users declutter their interface. It offers features like icon grouping and styling, making it ideal for those with many menu bar applications.
Organizes and customizes menu bar icons to declutter the macOS interface.
Pros
- + Effectively organizes menu bar icons
- + Customizable icon appearance
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
- + Supports auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Recent acquisition has raised security concerns
- - Confusion due to unrelated GitHub repository
- - Potential privacy issues with auto-updates