WhatCable vs AnyBar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

WhatCable

8.0

Utilities

Menu bar app for USB-C cable diagnostics

AnyBar

8.0

Utilities

Menu bar status indicator

Metric	WhatCable	AnyBar
Category	Utilities	Utilities
AI Score	8.0	8.0
30-day Installs	1.6K	18
90-day Installs	2.3K	57
365-day Installs	2.3K	328
Version	1.1.7	0.2.3
Auto-updates	No	No
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	5.0K	6.0K
GitHub Forks	161	159
Open Issues	19	17
License	NOASSERTION	EPL-1.0
Language	Swift	Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit	1mo ago	10mo ago
First Seen	Jun 1, 2026	Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

WhatCable

WhatCable is a user-friendly macOS menu bar app that simplifies USB-C cable diagnostics, providing clear insights into cable capabilities. It benefits users who need to understand their cable's functionality without technical complexity.

Analyzes USB-C cables connected to your Mac and displays their capabilities in plain English.

Pros

+ Intuitive and user-friendly interface
+ Convenient menu bar access for quick diagnostics
+ Clear, plain-English explanations of cable capabilities
+ Active development and community contributions

Cons

- No auto-update feature
- Limited support for active cables and unusual chargers

AnyBar

AnyBar is a lightweight macOS menu bar status indicator that allows users to display customizable status icons. It is particularly useful for developers and power users who want quick access to system or application status without switching contexts. The app's ability to integrate with command-line tools makes it a versatile utility for monitoring processes or workflows.

Displays customizable status indicators in the menu bar, which can be updated via scripts or commands.

Pros

+ Lightweight and efficient
+ Highly customizable with support for various status icons
+ Scriptable, allowing integration with command-line tools
+ Free and open-source

Cons

- No auto-update feature
- Lack of icons in the menu bar for some users

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