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Doll vs Spaceman
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Doll
7.0Utility to show apps badges from the dock in the menu bar
Spaceman
7.0View Spaces / Virtual Desktops in the menu bar
| Metric | Doll | Spaceman |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 119 | 138 |
| 90-day Installs | 268 | 463 |
| 365-day Installs | 948 | 1.8K |
| Version | 0.0.9.2 | 1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.1K | 937 |
| GitHub Forks | 27 | 41 |
| Open Issues | 31 | 37 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 6, 2022 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
Spaceman
Spaceman offers a unique and lightweight solution for managing macOS Spaces and Virtual Desktops directly from the menu bar. Its integration with macOS and open-source nature make it appealing for users seeking a simple yet effective desktop management tool.
Spaceman displays and manages Spaces/Virtual Desktops in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS
- + Open-source with an MIT license for transparency
- + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current
Cons
- - Critical issue with a blank window at startup
- - Limited community support and discussion