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TopNotch vs Bartender
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TopNotch
7.0Utility to hide the notch
Bartender
7.5Menu bar icon organiser
| Metric | TopNotch | Bartender |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 191 | 652 |
| 90-day Installs | 726 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.3K | 11.2K |
| Version | 1.3.2 | 6.4.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 89 | 284 |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 13 |
| Open Issues | 1 | - |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Swift | PHP |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 14, 2012 |
Reviews
TopNotch
TopNotch is a free utility that hides the notch on MacBook models, offering a cleaner display experience. It's particularly useful for users who find the notch distracting during presentations or app usage.
Hides the notch on MacBook models, providing a seamless display experience.
Pros
- + Free and effective solution for hiding the notch.
- + Simple and user-friendly interface.
- + Community support and positive reception.
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain macOS versions and third-party apps.
- - Lack of recent GitHub activity and unclear license.
Bartender
Bartender is a macOS app that organizes and customizes menu bar icons, helping users declutter their interface. It offers features like icon grouping and styling, making it ideal for those with many menu bar applications.
Organizes and customizes menu bar icons to declutter the macOS interface.
Pros
- + Effectively organizes menu bar icons
- + Customizable icon appearance
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
- + Supports auto-updates for convenience
Cons
- - Recent acquisition has raised security concerns
- - Confusion due to unrelated GitHub repository
- - Potential privacy issues with auto-updates