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TextBar vs Hidden Bar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TextBar

5.0
Utilities

Add any text to menu bar

Hidden Bar

8.0
Utilities

Utility to hide menu bar items

Metric TextBar Hidden Bar
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2 2.6K
90-day Installs 3 7.8K
365-day Installs 44 30.1K
Version 3.5.6 1.10
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 8 13.5K
GitHub Forks - 381
Open Issues - 143
License MIT
Language Shell Swift
Last GitHub Commit 11y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Jul 3, 2015 Aug 9, 2023

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  • - Outdated project with no recent updates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

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