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Doll vs XMenu

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Doll

7.0
Utilities

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

XMenu

7.0
Utilities

Access folders, files or text snippets from the menu bar

Metric Doll XMenu
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 119 21
90-day Installs 268 39
365-day Installs 948 148
Version 0.0.9.2 1.9.11
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.1K 305
GitHub Forks 27 29
Open Issues 31 2
License NOASSERTION
Language Swift C
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1y ago
First Seen Sep 6, 2022 Aug 28, 2024

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

XMenu

XMenu offers a sleek menu bar solution for quick access to files, folders, and text snippets, ideal for users seeking efficiency. Its customization options and cross-platform support enhance its utility.

XMenu provides quick access to files, folders, and text snippets from the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Convenient file and snippet access from the menu bar
  • + Customizable with support for icons and Unicode
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Limited community discussion