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TopNotch vs Hidden Bar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

TopNotch

7.0
Utilities

Utility to hide the notch

Hidden Bar

8.0
Utilities

Utility to hide menu bar items

Metric TopNotch Hidden Bar
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 191 2.6K
90-day Installs 726 7.8K
365-day Installs 2.3K 30.1K
Version 1.3.2 1.10
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 89 13.5K
GitHub Forks 3 381
Open Issues 1 143
License MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

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.

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