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PiBar vs Spaceman

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PiBar

7.0
Utilities

Pi-hole(s) management in the menu bar

Spaceman

7.0
Utilities

View Spaces / Virtual Desktops in the menu bar

Metric PiBar Spaceman
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 15 139
90-day Installs 23 465
365-day Installs 101 1.8K
Version 1.2.1 1.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 327 937
GitHub Forks 5 41
Open Issues 21 37
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.

Spaceman

Spaceman offers a unique and lightweight solution for managing macOS Spaces and Virtual Desktops directly from the menu bar. Its integration with macOS and open-source nature make it appealing for users seeking a simple yet effective desktop management tool.

Spaceman displays and manages Spaces/Virtual Desktops in the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS
  • + Open-source with an MIT license for transparency
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app remains current

Cons

  • - Critical issue with a blank window at startup
  • - Limited community support and discussion