Reminders MenuBar vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Reminders MenuBar
8.0Simple menu bar app to view and interact with reminders
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | Reminders MenuBar | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 178 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 570 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.4K | 10.1K |
| Version | 1.25.0 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.7K | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 150 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 68 | 38 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
Reminders MenuBar
Reminders MenuBar offers a convenient way to manage Apple Reminders directly from the menu bar, providing quick access to view, create, and interact with reminders. It's ideal for users seeking a streamlined reminder management experience without launching the full Reminders app.
Displays and manages Apple Reminders directly in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar access for managing reminders
- + Seamless integration with Apple's Reminders app
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Limited community engagement outside GitHub
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