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TextBar vs Hidden Bar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TextBar
5.0Add any text to menu bar
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility 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- - Outdated project with no recent updates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