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TextBar vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TextBar
5.0Add any text to menu bar
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | TextBar | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 3.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 10.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 44 | 10.2K |
| Version | 3.5.6 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 8 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 54 |
| Open Issues | - | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Shell | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 3, 2015 | Feb 5, 2026 |
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- - Outdated project with no recent updates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
Thaw
Thaw is a menu bar manager for macOS that offers customization and control over the menu bar items. It is a fork of Ice, designed to enhance the user experience by providing a sleek and functional interface. Users who value a clean and organized menu bar will benefit from this app.
Thaw allows users to customize and manage their macOS menu bar items.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar items
- + Active development and updates
- + Forked from a well-known menu bar manager
Cons
- - Open bugs reported by users
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 26