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PiBar vs Ice
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PiBar
7.0Pi-hole(s) management in the menu bar
Ice
6.5Menu bar manager
| Metric | PiBar | Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 15 | 6.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 23 | 17.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 101 | 55.3K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 0.11.12 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 327 | 3 |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | - |
| Open Issues | 21 | - |
| License | MPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | Swift | HTML |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 12, 2021 | Feb 21, 2024 |
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.
Ice
Ice is a macOS menu bar manager that offers customization and automation features, making it ideal for users seeking to streamline their workflow and enhance productivity. It provides tools to manage menu bar items and automate tasks, without being overly intrusive.
Ice helps users manage and customize their macOS menu bar, offering features for automation and workflow optimization.
Pros
- + Offers useful menu bar customization and automation features
- + Actively maintained with auto-updates enabled
- + Does not appear to be resource-intensive or intrusive
Cons
- - Lack of community support or contributions
- - Unclear licensing terms
- - Potential confusion due to unrelated high-profile mentions