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Vanilla vs Doll

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Vanilla

8.0
Utilities

Tool to hide menu bar icons

Doll

7.0
Utilities

Utility to show apps badges from the dock in the menu bar

Metric Vanilla Doll
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 74 119
90-day Installs 254 268
365-day Installs 1.2K 948
Version 2.2,61 0.0.9.2
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.0K 1.1K
GitHub Forks 782 27
Open Issues 31 31
License GPL-2.0
Language PHP Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2y ago
First Seen May 2, 2017 Sep 6, 2022

Reviews

Vanilla

Vanilla is a macOS utility that allows users to hide menu bar icons, providing a cleaner interface. Ideal for those seeking a clutter-free experience, it offers customization for selective icon management.

Vanilla hides menu bar icons to create a cleaner interface.

Pros

  • + Enhances interface cleanliness by hiding menu bar icons
  • + Customizable to hide specific icons
  • + Strong community support and active development

Cons

  • - Potential interference with certain applications
  • - May require setup for optimal use

Doll

Doll is a macOS utility that moves app badges from the dock to the menu bar, offering a cleaner interface. It's ideal for users who want to keep their dock organized while monitoring app notifications.

Transfers app badges from the dock to the menu bar for easier monitoring.

Pros

  • + Convenient menu bar access to app badges
  • + Lightweight and efficient integration with macOS
  • + Helps declutter the dock for a cleaner interface

Cons

  • - Limited app support, particularly for key applications
  • - No auto-update feature for ease of maintenance