Support App vs Hidden Bar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Support App
7.0Menu bar app for user and help desk support
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility to hide menu bar items
| Metric | Support App | Hidden Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 7 | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 18 | 7.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 31 | 30.1K |
| Version | 3.0.3 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 749 | 13.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 71 | 381 |
| Open Issues | 76 | 143 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 15, 2025 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Support App
The Support App is a menu bar utility designed to streamline user and help desk support tasks on macOS. It provides quick access to system information, network diagnostics, and clipboard sharing, making it an efficient tool for support professionals. Its integration with macOS and Swift-based development offers a polished experience.
The app allows users to access system diagnostics, network information, and clipboard sharing directly from the menu bar for support purposes.
Pros
- + Efficient support tool with quick access to diagnostics and clipboard sharing
- + Integrates well with macOS for a seamless experience
- + Developed using Swift, ensuring modern and performant code
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature may require manual checks for updates
- - Some open issues suggest potential stability concerns, especially on newer macOS versions
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