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WhichSpace vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WhichSpace
8.0Menu bar utility for viewing and switching Spaces
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | WhichSpace | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 155 | 352 |
| 90-day Installs | 367 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 829 | 3.9K |
| Version | 1.3.7 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 648 | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 35 | 649 |
| Open Issues | - | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 2y 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
xbar
xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.
Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar with script outputs
- + Strong community support and active development
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Beta version with some lingering bugs
- - No auto-update feature