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HighTop vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
HighTop
8.0File access via the menu bar
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | HighTop | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 3.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 42 | 11.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 202 | 17.6K |
| Version | 1.4 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 509 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 8 | 54 |
| Open Issues | - | 38 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | May 24, 2021 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
HighTop
HighTop offers quick file access via a menu bar icon, ideal for users who frequently work with files. Its seamless integration and convenience make it a useful productivity tool.
Adds a menu bar icon for quick file access and browsing.
Pros
- + Quick and convenient file access via the menu bar.
- + Seamless integration with macOS interface.
- + Lightweight and efficient system resource usage.
Cons
- - Limited to menu bar interface without a traditional file browser.
- - Currently only available for macOS.
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