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TextBar vs Bartender
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TextBar
5.0Add any text to menu bar
Bartender
7.5Menu bar icon organiser
| Metric | TextBar | Bartender |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 657 |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 44 | 11.2K |
| Version | 3.5.6 | 6.4.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 8 | 284 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 13 |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Shell | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 3, 2015 | Oct 14, 2012 |
Reviews
TextBar
TextBar is a simple yet useful macOS app that allows users to display any text in the menu bar, perfect for those who need quick access to notes, reminders, or frequently used information. Its customization options make it a handy tool for enhancing productivity.
TextBar adds customizable text snippets to the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable text display
- + Simple and straightforward interface
- + Auto-updates available
Cons
- - Outdated project with no recent updates
- - Limited community support
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