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Doll vs MacTools
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Doll
7.0Utility to show apps badges from the dock in the menu bar
MacTools
7.0Menu bar toolbox
| Metric | Doll | MacTools |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 85 | 327 |
| 90-day Installs | 293 | 431 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.0K | 431 |
| Version | 0.0.9.2 | 1.0.28 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.1K | 149 |
| GitHub Forks | 27 | 8 |
| Open Issues | 31 | 15 |
| License | — | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 6, 2022 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Reviews
Doll
Doll is a macOS utility that moves app badges from the dock to the menu bar, offering a cleaner interface. It's ideal for users who want to keep their dock organized while monitoring app notifications.
Transfers app badges from the dock to the menu bar for easier monitoring.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar access to app badges
- + Lightweight and efficient integration with macOS
- + Helps declutter the dock for a cleaner interface
Cons
- - Limited app support, particularly for key applications
- - No auto-update feature for ease of maintenance
MacTools
MacTools is a free, open-source collection of native macOS menu bar utilities designed to enhance productivity. It offers features like clipboard management, quick search, and system monitoring, making it ideal for users seeking streamlined workflow tools.
Provides a suite of menu bar utilities for quick access to productivity tools.
Pros
- + Free and open-source with Apache-2.0 license
- + Native macOS integration for smooth performance
- + Variety of productivity-enhancing utilities
Cons
- - Limited community discussion and traction
- - Not yet feature-complete