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Hidden Bar vs MacTools
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility to hide menu bar items
MacTools
7.0Menu bar toolbox
| Metric | Hidden Bar | MacTools |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2.5K | 327 |
| 90-day Installs | 7.7K | 431 |
| 365-day Installs | 30.0K | 431 |
| Version | 1.10 | 1.0.28 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 13.5K | 149 |
| GitHub Forks | 381 | 8 |
| Open Issues | 143 | 15 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Reviews
Hidden Bar
Hidden Bar is a lightweight macOS utility that helps users declutter their menu bar by hiding unused icons. It's ideal for power users looking to streamline their interface, offering a simple yet effective solution to menu bar overload.
Hides unused menu bar icons, keeping the menu bar clean and uncluttered.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some bugs and feature requests are open
MacTools
MacTools is a free, open-source collection of native macOS menu bar utilities designed to enhance productivity. It offers features like clipboard management, quick search, and system monitoring, making it ideal for users seeking streamlined workflow tools.
Provides a suite of menu bar utilities for quick access to productivity tools.
Pros
- + Free and open-source with Apache-2.0 license
- + Native macOS integration for smooth performance
- + Variety of productivity-enhancing utilities
Cons
- - Limited community discussion and traction
- - Not yet feature-complete