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TopNotch vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TopNotch
7.0Utility to hide the notch
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | TopNotch | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 191 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 726 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.3K | 10.1K |
| Version | 1.3.2 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 89 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 5, 2026 |
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.
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