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Expo Orbit vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Expo Orbit
8.0Launch builds and start simulators from your menu bar
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | Expo Orbit | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 249 | 352 |
| 90-day Installs | 809 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 5.5K | 3.9K |
| Version | 2.8.1 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 729 | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 55 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 21 | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Sep 22, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Expo Orbit
Expo Orbit streamlines Expo and React Native development by enabling quick build launches and simulator management directly from the menu bar. It's a handy tool for developers looking to accelerate their workflow with one-click actions.
Expo Orbit manages Expo builds and simulators through a menu bar interface.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access
- + Saves time with one-click build and simulator management
- + Free and open-source with active community support
Cons
- - Potential UI issues, though previously addressed
- - Niche appeal limited to Expo and React Native users
xbar
xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.
Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar with script outputs
- + Strong community support and active development
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Beta version with some lingering bugs
- - No auto-update feature