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Keep vs Dot

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Keep

6.0
Productivity

Run Google Keep in the menu bar

Dot

7.0
Productivity

Menu bar calendar with meeting reminders

Metric Keep Dot
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 12 349
90-day Installs 36 1.0K
365-day Installs 163 1.0K
Version 1.2.0 2.2.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 74 2
GitHub Forks 11 -
Open Issues 8 -
License
Language JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 7, 2017 Feb 20, 2026

Reviews

Keep

Keep is a macOS app that runs Google Keep in the menu bar, providing quick access to notes and integration with Google's note-taking service. It's ideal for users who frequently use Google Keep and want easy, direct access.

Runs Google Keep in the menu bar for quick note access.

Pros

  • + Quick and direct access to Google Keep notes from the menu bar.
  • + Integrates seamlessly with Google Keep service.
  • + Open-source nature allows for community contributions.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates.
  • - Security sign-in issues reported by users.

Dot

Dot is a macOS menu bar calendar that integrates meeting reminders, offering a sleek and convenient way to manage your schedule without leaving the menu bar. It's ideal for users who prefer a minimalistic approach to calendar management.

Provides a menu bar calendar with meeting reminders and scheduling features.

Pros

  • + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to calendar and reminders.
  • + Helpful for managing meetings and scheduling without switching apps.
  • + Aesthetic design that blends well with macOS interface.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Sparse GitHub activity and limited community engagement.