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SpotMenu vs Hidden Bar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SpotMenu
8.0Spotify and iTunes in the menu bar
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility to hide menu bar items
| Metric | SpotMenu | Hidden Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 80 | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 284 | 7.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 981 | 30.1K |
| Version | 2.3.0 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.1K | 13.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 189 | 381 |
| Open Issues | 13 | 143 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
SpotMenu
SpotMenu offers a sleek menu bar integration for Spotify and Apple Music, providing quick access to music controls. It's ideal for users who want a seamless and efficient experience managing their music from the macOS menu bar.
Controls Spotify and Apple Music directly from the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Integrates both Spotify and Apple Music controls
- + Auto-updates keep the app current
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Strong community support
Cons
- - Open issue with compatibility on M-series Macs
- - Lacks some requested features like a favorites button
Hidden Bar
Hidden Bar is a lightweight macOS utility that helps users declutter their menu bar by hiding unused icons. It's ideal for power users looking to streamline their interface, offering a simple yet effective solution to menu bar overload.
Hides unused menu bar icons, keeping the menu bar clean and uncluttered.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some bugs and feature requests are open