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OnlySwitch vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OnlySwitch
8.0System and utility switches
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | OnlySwitch | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 343 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 1.2K | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 7.8K | 10.1K |
| Version | 2.6.7 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.5K | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 232 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 55 | 38 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 7, 2023 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
OnlySwitch
OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.
OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.
Pros
- + All-in-one design for system tweaks
- + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
- + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
- + Auto-updates
Cons
- - Past stability issues with macOS updates
- - Some users may find features overwhelming
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