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Hidden Bar vs WhichSpace
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility to hide menu bar items
WhichSpace
8.0Menu bar utility for viewing and switching Spaces
| Metric | Hidden Bar | WhichSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2.1K | 155 |
| 90-day Installs | 6.9K | 367 |
| 365-day Installs | 29.4K | 829 |
| Version | 1.10 | 1.3.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 13.5K | 648 |
| GitHub Forks | 381 | 35 |
| Open Issues | 143 | - |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 14, 2016 |
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
WhichSpace
WhichSpace provides a menu bar icon to view and switch between macOS spaces, making it easier to manage multiple workspaces. It's particularly useful for users who frequently use Mission Control or need quick access to different spaces.
Displays the current active space and allows switching between spaces via the menu bar.
Pros
- + Provides quick access to spaces via menu bar
- + Active development with regular updates
- + MIT licensed with open-source transparency
Cons
- - Limited to macOS 14.0+
- - No direct community discussion on major platforms