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Thaw vs Loop
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
Loop
8.0Window manager
| Metric | Thaw | Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.5K | 561 |
| 90-day Installs | 9.9K | 1.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 9.9K | 6.7K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 1.4.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.7K | 10.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 54 | 218 |
| Open Issues | 38 | 43 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 5, 2026 | May 15, 2019 |
Reviews
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
Loop
Loop is a sleek macOS window manager offering elegant window snapping, resizing, and customization. Its intuitive design and powerful features benefit power users and designers seeking precise window control.
Loop helps organize and manage windows on macOS with features like snapping and resizing.
Pros
- + Elegant and intuitive design
- + Powerful window snapping and resizing features
- + Active development and responsive issue handling
Cons
- - Occasional bugs, though quickly resolved
- - Limited direct community discussion