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Taskbar vs Bartender
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Taskbar
6.0Windows-style taskbar as a Dock replacement
Bartender
7.5Menu bar icon organiser
| Metric | Taskbar | Bartender |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 61 | 652 |
| 90-day Installs | 168 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 801 | 11.2K |
| Version | 1.5.2.1,2025,11 | 6.4.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.1K | 284 |
| GitHub Forks | 165 | 13 |
| Open Issues | 189 | - |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Java | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 21, 2024 | Oct 14, 2012 |
Reviews
Taskbar
Taskbar offers a Windows-style taskbar to replace macOS's Dock, providing app switching, system controls, and customization. Ideal for users preferring a familiar interface from Windows on macOS.
Replaces the macOS Dock with a Windows-style taskbar for app management and system access.
Pros
- + Customizable interface
- + Integration with system controls
- + Familiar for Windows users
Cons
- - Not recently updated
- - Numerous open issues
Bartender
Bartender is a macOS app that organizes and customizes menu bar icons, helping users declutter their interface. It offers features like icon grouping and styling, making it ideal for those with many menu bar applications.
Organizes and customizes menu bar icons to declutter the macOS interface.
Pros
- + Effectively organizes menu bar icons
- + Customizable icon appearance
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
- + Supports auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Recent acquisition has raised security concerns
- - Confusion due to unrelated GitHub repository
- - Potential privacy issues with auto-updates