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PiPHero vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PiPHero
7.0Menu bar app to picture-in-picture any window
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | PiPHero | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 52 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 251 | 10.1K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 29 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 54 |
| Open Issues | - | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 28, 2023 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
PiPHero
PiPHero is a menu bar app that enables picture-in-picture functionality for any window, enhancing multitasking capabilities. It is particularly beneficial for users who need to manage multiple applications simultaneously.
Enables any window to be displayed as a picture-in-picture overlay.
Pros
- + Enhances multitasking by allowing any window to be PiP'd
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS menu bar
- + Optimized for macOS ecosystem
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - GitHub details and license are unknown
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