WhichSpace vs AnyBar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WhichSpace
8.0Active space menu bar icon
AnyBar
8.0Menu bar status indicator
| Metric | WhichSpace | AnyBar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 39 | 20 |
| 90-day Installs | 110 | 90 |
| 365-day Installs | 667 | 330 |
| Version | 0.18.1 | 0.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 648 | 6.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 35 | 159 |
| Open Issues | - | 17 |
| License | MIT | EPL-1.0 |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 8mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 14, 2016 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
WhichSpace
WhichSpace provides a menu bar icon to view and switch between macOS spaces, making it easier to manage multiple workspaces. It's particularly useful for users who frequently use Mission Control or need quick access to different spaces.
Displays the current active space and allows switching between spaces via the menu bar.
Pros
- + Provides quick access to spaces via menu bar
- + Active development with regular updates
- + MIT licensed with open-source transparency
Cons
- - Limited to macOS 14.0+
- - No direct community discussion on major platforms
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