Meteorologist vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Meteorologist
4.0Adjustable weather viewing application
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | Meteorologist | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 9 | 3.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 43 | 10.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 130 | 10.2K |
| Version | 4.1.3 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 54 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 23, 2012 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
Meteorologist
Meteorologist is a simple macOS weather application that leverages Core Location and the Dark Sky API for weather data. It offers an adjustable interface for viewing weather information, making it suitable for users seeking a straightforward weather tool.
Provides weather information using Core Location and the Dark Sky API with an adjustable interface.
Pros
- + Simple and straightforward weather interface
- + Integration with Core Location for accurate weather data
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - Inactive development with no updates since 2020
- - Depends on the now-discontinued Dark Sky API
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