Instatus Out vs AnyBar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Instatus Out
6.5Monitor services in your menu bar
AnyBar
8.0Menu bar status indicator
| Metric | Instatus Out | AnyBar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 19 |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 88 |
| 365-day Installs | 5 | 328 |
| Version | 1.0.8 | 0.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 166 | 6.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 159 |
| Open Issues | 9 | 17 |
| License | MIT | EPL-1.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 8mo ago |
| First Seen | May 21, 2021 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Instatus Out
Instatus Out offers a unique way to monitor service statuses directly from your menu bar. It provides real-time updates and customization options, making it ideal for developers and productivity-focused users who need quick access to service information.
Monitors service statuses and displays them in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Real-time service monitoring
- + Customizable menu bar display
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited number of supported services
AnyBar
AnyBar is a lightweight macOS menu bar status indicator that allows users to display customizable status icons. It is particularly useful for developers and power users who want quick access to system or application status without switching contexts. The app's ability to integrate with command-line tools makes it a versatile utility for monitoring processes or workflows.
Displays customizable status indicators in the menu bar, which can be updated via scripts or commands.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Highly customizable with support for various status icons
- + Scriptable, allowing integration with command-line tools
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Lack of icons in the menu bar for some users