WhichSpace vs Itsycal
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WhichSpace
8.0Active space menu bar icon
Itsycal
8.0Menu bar calendar
| Metric | WhichSpace | Itsycal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 39 | 973 |
| 90-day Installs | 110 | 2.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 667 | 11.4K |
| Version | 0.18.1 | 0.15.12 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 648 | 3.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 35 | 254 |
| Open Issues | - | 81 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 14, 2016 | May 11, 2014 |
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
Itsycal
Itsycal is a minimal and efficient menu bar calendar for macOS, perfect for users seeking a compact yet functional calendar tool without the bulk of larger applications. It offers essential features like daily events, a clean interface, and seamless integration with macOS.
Itsycal provides a compact calendar view directly in the macOS menu bar, allowing users to check dates and events quickly.
Pros
- + Minimal and space-efficient interface
- + Quick access to calendar and events from the menu bar
- + Active development and maintenance
Cons
- - Limited advanced features compared to full calendar applications
- - Past issues with bugs, though resolved