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Doll vs WhichSpace

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Doll

7.0
Utilities

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

WhichSpace

8.0
Utilities

Menu bar utility for viewing and switching Spaces

Metric Doll WhichSpace
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 119 155
90-day Installs 268 367
365-day Installs 1.0K 829
Version 0.0.9.2 1.3.7
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.1K 648
GitHub Forks 27 35
Open Issues 31 -
License MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 5mo ago
First Seen Sep 6, 2022 Aug 14, 2016

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

WhichSpace

WhichSpace provides a menu bar icon to view and switch between macOS spaces, making it easier to manage multiple workspaces. It's particularly useful for users who frequently use Mission Control or need quick access to different spaces.

Displays the current active space and allows switching between spaces via the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Provides quick access to spaces via menu bar
  • + Active development with regular updates
  • + MIT licensed with open-source transparency

Cons

  • - Limited to macOS 14.0+
  • - No direct community discussion on major platforms