HA Menu vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
HA Menu
7.0Menu Bar app to perform common Home Assistant functions
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | HA Menu | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 28 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 139 | 10.1K |
| Version | 2.7.1 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 501 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 9 | 38 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 24, 2020 | Feb 5, 2026 |
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.
Thaw
Thaw is a menu bar manager for macOS that offers customization and control over the menu bar items. It is a fork of Ice, designed to enhance the user experience by providing a sleek and functional interface. Users who value a clean and organized menu bar will benefit from this app.
Thaw allows users to customize and manage their macOS menu bar items.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar items
- + Active development and updates
- + Forked from a well-known menu bar manager
Cons
- - Open bugs reported by users
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 26