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Keep vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Keep
6.0Run Google Keep in the menu bar
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | Keep | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 12 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 36 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 163 | 10.1K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 74 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 8 | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 7, 2017 | Feb 5, 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.
Thaw
Thaw is a menu bar manager for macOS that offers customization and control over the menu bar items. It is a fork of Ice, designed to enhance the user experience by providing a sleek and functional interface. Users who value a clean and organized menu bar will benefit from this app.
Thaw allows users to customize and manage their macOS menu bar items.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar items
- + Active development and updates
- + Forked from a well-known menu bar manager
Cons
- - Open bugs reported by users
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 26