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Doll vs Vanilla

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Doll

7.0
Utilities

Utility to show apps badges from the dock in the menu bar

Vanilla

8.0
Utilities

Tool to hide menu bar icons

Metric Doll Vanilla
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 119 74
90-day Installs 268 254
365-day Installs 948 1.2K
Version 0.0.9.2 2.2,61
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.1K 3.0K
GitHub Forks 27 782
Open Issues 31 31
License GPL-2.0
Language Swift PHP
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Sep 6, 2022 May 2, 2017

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

Vanilla

Vanilla is a macOS utility that allows users to hide menu bar icons, providing a cleaner interface. Ideal for those seeking a clutter-free experience, it offers customization for selective icon management.

Vanilla hides menu bar icons to create a cleaner interface.

Pros

  • + Enhances interface cleanliness by hiding menu bar icons
  • + Customizable to hide specific icons
  • + Strong community support and active development

Cons

  • - Potential interference with certain applications
  • - May require setup for optimal use