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Gray vs Bartender
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Gray
6.0Tool to set light or dark appearance on a per-app basis
Bartender
7.5Menu bar icon organiser
| Metric | Gray | Bartender |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 652 |
| 90-day Installs | 63 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 269 | 11.2K |
| Version | 0.17.0 | 6.4.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.4K | 284 |
| GitHub Forks | 50 | 13 |
| Open Issues | 21 | - |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | Swift | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 14, 2012 |
Reviews
Gray
Gray allows users to set light or dark mode on a per-app basis, providing a unique customization option for macOS Mojave and later. It is ideal for users who want tailored appearance settings for different applications.
Gray enables users to set the light or dark appearance for individual applications on macOS.
Pros
- + Allows per-app customization of light and dark mode
- + Free and open-source software
- + Supports macOS Mojave and later versions
Cons
- - No auto-update feature requires manual checks for updates
- - Not actively maintained, which may affect future compatibility
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