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IP in menu bar vs AnyBar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

IP in menu bar

6.5
Utilities

Shows current IP address in menu bar

AnyBar

8.0
Utilities

Menu bar status indicator

Metric IP in menu bar AnyBar
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 41 20
90-day Installs 134 90
365-day Installs 435 330
Version 4.7.1 0.2.3
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.0K
GitHub Forks 159
Open Issues 17
License EPL-1.0
Language Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 8mo ago
First Seen Oct 8, 2014 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

IP in menu bar

IP in menu bar is a simple yet useful macOS app that displays your current IP address in the menu bar. Its key feature is its straightforward interface, making it ideal for developers, network administrators, or anyone needing quick access to their IP address.

Displays the current IP address in the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Quick and easy access to IP address
  • + Simple and unobtrusive interface
  • + Stable performance

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited additional features

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