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Itsycal vs Calendr

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Itsycal

8.0
Utilities

Menu bar calendar

Calendr

6.0
Utilities

Menu bar calendar

Metric Itsycal Calendr
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 973 121
90-day Installs 2.7K 442
365-day Installs 11.4K 442
Version 0.15.12 1.20.7
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.8K 2.1K
GitHub Forks 254 82
Open Issues 81 11
License MIT MIT
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen May 11, 2014 Feb 22, 2026

Reviews

Itsycal

Itsycal is a minimal and efficient menu bar calendar for macOS, perfect for users seeking a compact yet functional calendar tool without the bulk of larger applications. It offers essential features like daily events, a clean interface, and seamless integration with macOS.

Itsycal provides a compact calendar view directly in the macOS menu bar, allowing users to check dates and events quickly.

Pros

  • + Minimal and space-efficient interface
  • + Quick access to calendar and events from the menu bar
  • + Active development and maintenance

Cons

  • - Limited advanced features compared to full calendar applications
  • - Past issues with bugs, though resolved

Calendr

Calendr is a sleek and functional menu bar calendar for macOS that offers quick access to dates and events. Built with modern Swift technologies, it provides a clean interface and essential calendar features, making it ideal for users who want a simple yet effective date management tool.

Calendr displays a calendar in the menu bar, allowing users to view and manage dates and events directly from the macOS menu bar.

Pros

  • + Convenient menu bar access for quick date management
  • + Built with modern Swift technologies for a smooth experience
  • + MIT licensed, appealing to open-source enthusiasts

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Known issues with crashes and navigation glitches