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Keep vs Reminders MenuBar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Keep

6.0
Productivity

Run Google Keep in the menu bar

Reminders MenuBar

8.0
Productivity

Simple menu bar app to view and interact with reminders

Metric Keep Reminders MenuBar
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 12 178
90-day Installs 36 570
365-day Installs 163 3.4K
Version 1.2.0 1.25.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 74 3.7K
GitHub Forks 11 150
Open Issues 8 68
License GPL-3.0
Language JavaScript Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 7, 2017 Aug 9, 2023

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.

Reminders MenuBar

Reminders MenuBar offers a convenient way to manage Apple Reminders directly from the menu bar, providing quick access to view, create, and interact with reminders. It's ideal for users seeking a streamlined reminder management experience without launching the full Reminders app.

Displays and manages Apple Reminders directly in the macOS menu bar.

Pros

  • + Convenient menu bar access for managing reminders
  • + Seamless integration with Apple's Reminders app
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Limited community engagement outside GitHub