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PiBar vs Bartender
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PiBar
7.0Pi-hole(s) management in the menu bar
Bartender
7.5Menu bar icon organiser
| Metric | PiBar | Bartender |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 15 | 657 |
| 90-day Installs | 23 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 101 | 11.2K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 6.4.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 327 | 284 |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 13 |
| Open Issues | 21 | - |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 12, 2021 | Oct 14, 2012 |
Reviews
PiBar
PiBar is a macOS menu bar application designed for managing Pi-hole(s), offering quick access to network ad blocking controls. It is particularly useful for users who rely on Pi-hole and prefer a streamlined interface.
Manages Pi-hole(s) directly from the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Provides quick access to Pi-hole controls via the menu bar.
- + Supports management of multiple Pi-hole instances.
- + Open-source, fostering community contributions.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Open issue regarding Pi-hole 6 compatibility.
Bartender
Bartender is a macOS app that organizes and customizes menu bar icons, helping users declutter their interface. It offers features like icon grouping and styling, making it ideal for those with many menu bar applications.
Organizes and customizes menu bar icons to declutter the macOS interface.
Pros
- + Effectively organizes menu bar icons
- + Customizable icon appearance
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
- + Supports auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Recent acquisition has raised security concerns
- - Confusion due to unrelated GitHub repository
- - Potential privacy issues with auto-updates