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HA Menu vs Bartender
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
HA Menu
7.0Menu Bar app to perform common Home Assistant functions
Bartender
7.5Menu bar icon organiser
| Metric | HA Menu | Bartender |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 652 |
| 90-day Installs | 28 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 139 | 11.2K |
| Version | 2.7.1 | 6.4.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 501 | 284 |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | 13 |
| Open Issues | 9 | - |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 24, 2020 | Oct 14, 2012 |
Reviews
HA Menu
HA Menu is a macOS menu bar app that integrates Home Assistant functions, offering quick access to controls, automations, and scenes. It benefits users looking to manage Home Assistant directly from their menu bar without browser navigation.
Enables users to perform Home Assistant functions from the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Quick access to Home Assistant functions from the menu bar.
- + Seamless integration with Home Assistant.
- + Saves time compared to browser usage.
Cons
- - No auto-updates available.
- - Some open issues may indicate potential bugs.
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