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ThemeEngine vs SwiftBar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ThemeEngine
5.0App to edit compiled .car files
SwiftBar
8.0Menu bar customization tool
| Metric | ThemeEngine | SwiftBar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 2.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 6.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 106 | 12.3K |
| Version | 1.0.0,111 | 2.0.1,536 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 767 | 3.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 139 | 110 |
| Open Issues | 46 | 21 |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
ThemeEngine
ThemeEngine is a macOS app designed to edit compiled .car files, which are used for customizing system themes. It offers a niche tool for developers and theme enthusiasts, though it faces compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
Enables users to edit compiled .car files for customizing macOS themes.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under BSD-2-Clause
- + Niche tool for editing .car files
- + GitHub repository shows active community interest
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions like Catalina and Big Sur
SwiftBar
SwiftBar is a powerful macOS menu bar customization tool that allows users to extend and personalize their menu bar with plugins and scripts. It offers extensive functionality for developers and users seeking advanced menu bar customization options.
SwiftBar enables users to customize their macOS menu bar using plugins and scripts.
Pros
- + Extensive plugin support for menu bar customization
- + Active development and regular updates
- + Strong community and GitHub traction
Cons
- - Some plugins may cause high CPU usage
- - Limited integration with other tools