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SaneSideButtons vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SaneSideButtons
7.0Menu bar app that enables system-wide navigation using side mouse buttons
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | SaneSideButtons | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 182 | 3.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 655 | 11.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.1K | 17.6K |
| Version | 1.4.1 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 645 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 27 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 14 | 38 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
SaneSideButtons
SaneSideButtons is a unique menu bar app that enables system-wide navigation using side mouse buttons, making it ideal for users with third-party mice seeking enhanced navigation capabilities.
Enables system-wide navigation using side mouse buttons through a menu bar app.
Pros
- + System-wide navigation functionality for side mouse buttons.
- + Always accessible via the menu bar.
- + Supports third-party mice.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 14.1.
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