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GeekTool vs Bartender
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
GeekTool
6.0Desktop customization tool
Bartender
7.5Menu bar icon organiser
| Metric | GeekTool | Bartender |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 652 |
| 90-day Installs | 54 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 303 | 11.2K |
| Version | 3.3.1,331.014,1470733752 | 6.4.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7 | 284 |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 13 |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 16y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 9, 2013 | Oct 14, 2012 |
Reviews
GeekTool
GeekTool is a long-standing desktop customization tool enabling users to enhance their Mac desktop with scripts and widgets. It offers flexibility for those seeking a highly personalized workspace, though its development appears inactive.
Allows users to customize their desktop using scripts and widgets.
Pros
- + Highly customizable
- + Long-standing tool
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Limited community support
Bartender
Bartender is a macOS app that organizes and customizes menu bar icons, helping users declutter their interface. It offers features like icon grouping and styling, making it ideal for those with many menu bar applications.
Organizes and customizes menu bar icons to declutter the macOS interface.
Pros
- + Effectively organizes menu bar icons
- + Customizable icon appearance
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
- + Supports auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Recent acquisition has raised security concerns
- - Confusion due to unrelated GitHub repository
- - Potential privacy issues with auto-updates