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PodcastMenu vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PodcastMenu
6.0Tool to display Overcast on the menu bar
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | PodcastMenu | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 3.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 10.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 15 | 10.2K |
| Version | 1.3 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.3K | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 65 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 38 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
PodcastMenu
PodcastMenu adds Overcast podcast listening to your Mac's menu bar, offering quick access to your favorite podcasts. It's ideal for users who want seamless podcast management directly from their system tray.
Displays Overcast podcasts in the menu bar for quick access and management.
Pros
- + Quick access to Overcast podcasts from the menu bar
- + Simplifies podcast management on macOS
- + Auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - No updates since 2019 may indicate limited maintenance
- - Low recent installs suggest limited current adoption
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