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PiBar vs Hidden Bar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PiBar
7.0Pi-hole(s) management in the menu bar
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility to hide menu bar items
| Metric | PiBar | Hidden Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 15 | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 23 | 7.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 101 | 30.1K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 327 | 13.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 381 |
| Open Issues | 21 | 143 |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 12, 2021 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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.
Hidden Bar
Hidden Bar is a lightweight macOS utility that helps users declutter their menu bar by hiding unused icons. It's ideal for power users looking to streamline their interface, offering a simple yet effective solution to menu bar overload.
Hides unused menu bar icons, keeping the menu bar clean and uncluttered.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some bugs and feature requests are open