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WanNianLi vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WanNianLi
6.0Chinese lunar calendar on the menu bar
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | WanNianLi | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 3.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 1 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 6 | 10.3K |
| Version | 2019-12-06 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 210 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 48 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 4 | 38 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 23, 2021 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
WanNianLi
WanNianLi is a macOS app that displays the Chinese lunar calendar in the menu bar, providing users with a quick and convenient way to access lunar dates. It is a niche utility that appeals to users interested in Chinese traditional calendar systems.
Displays the Chinese lunar calendar in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Provides a quick and convenient way to access lunar dates.
- + Free and open-source.
- + Niche utility that fills a specific need.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, which may lead to compatibility issues.
- - Limited community discussion and support.
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