snwe vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
snwe
6.0Extensible, customisable, menu bar replacement
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | snwe | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 3.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 1 | 10.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 11 | 10.2K |
| Version | 0.1.0 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 307 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 28, 2019 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
snwe
snwe is a customizable and extensible menu bar replacement for macOS, offering users the ability to tailor their menu bar experience with various plugins and extensions. It benefits users who seek a more personalized and functional menu bar setup.
snwe replaces the default macOS menu bar with a customizable and extensible alternative.
Pros
- + Open-source and extensible
- + Highly customizable menu bar experience
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Installation issues on some operating systems
- - Lack of recent updates and community activity
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