WhichSpace vs MacTools
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WhichSpace
8.0Menu bar utility for viewing and switching Spaces
MacTools
7.0Menu bar toolbox
| Metric | WhichSpace | MacTools |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 155 | 744 |
| 90-day Installs | 367 | 1.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 829 | 1.8K |
| Version | 1.3.7 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 648 | 149 |
| GitHub Forks | 35 | 8 |
| Open Issues | - | 15 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 14, 2016 | Jun 1, 2026 |
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
MacTools
MacTools is a free, open-source collection of native macOS menu bar utilities designed to enhance productivity. It offers features like clipboard management, quick search, and system monitoring, making it ideal for users seeking streamlined workflow tools.
Provides a suite of menu bar utilities for quick access to productivity tools.
Pros
- + Free and open-source with Apache-2.0 license
- + Native macOS integration for smooth performance
- + Variety of productivity-enhancing utilities
Cons
- - Limited community discussion and traction
- - Not yet feature-complete