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Keep vs MeetingBar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Keep

6.0
Productivity

Run Google Keep in the menu bar

MeetingBar

7.0
Productivity

Shows the next meeting in the menu bar

Metric Keep MeetingBar
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 12 551
90-day Installs 36 1.6K
365-day Installs 163 7.4K
Version 1.2.0 4.11.6
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 74 5.2K
GitHub Forks 11 254
Open Issues 8 106
License Apache-2.0
Language JavaScript Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 7, 2017 Jun 5, 2020

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.

MeetingBar

MeetingBar provides a sleek, menu bar-based solution for viewing your next meeting, making it ideal for those who need quick access to their schedule. It offers real-time updates and integrates seamlessly with calendar services.

Displays the next meeting directly in the macOS menu bar.

Pros

  • + Open-source with Apache-2.0 license, offering transparency and customization options.
  • + Lightweight and efficient, minimizing system resource usage.
  • + Direct integration with calendar services for real-time updates.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for new versions.
  • - Some open issues may affect functionality or user experience.