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Vanilla vs Hidden Bar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Vanilla

8.0
Utilities

Tool to hide menu bar icons

Hidden Bar

8.0
Utilities

Utility to hide menu bar items

Metric Vanilla Hidden Bar
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 74 2.6K
90-day Installs 254 7.8K
365-day Installs 1.2K 30.1K
Version 2.2,61 1.10
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.0K 13.5K
GitHub Forks 782 381
Open Issues 31 143
License GPL-2.0 MIT
Language PHP Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen May 2, 2017 Aug 9, 2023

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

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