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MinMaxCal vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MinMaxCal
5.0Minimal menu bar calendar, maximal full-screen notifications
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | MinMaxCal | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 3.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 9.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 10 | 29.0K |
| Version | 0.9.3 | 2.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 54 |
| Open Issues | - | 38 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 6, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
MinMaxCal
MinMaxCal offers a sleek, minimal menu bar calendar with the option for full-screen notifications. Ideal for users seeking a clean interface with quick access to their calendar, it balances simplicity with functionality.
Provides a minimal menu bar calendar with full-screen notifications.
Pros
- + Minimalist design
- + Full-screen notifications
- + Active development
Cons
- - Early-stage project
- - Limited features
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