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PiBar vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PiBar
7.0Pi-hole(s) management in the menu bar
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | PiBar | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 15 | 3.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 23 | 10.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 101 | 10.2K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 327 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 21 | 38 |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 12, 2021 | Feb 5, 2026 |
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.
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