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XMenu vs Hidden Bar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
XMenu
7.0Access folders, files or text snippets from the menu bar
Hidden Bar
8.0Utility to hide menu bar items
| Metric | XMenu | Hidden Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 21 | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 39 | 7.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 148 | 30.1K |
| Version | 1.9.11 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 305 | 13.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 29 | 381 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 143 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
XMenu
XMenu offers a sleek menu bar solution for quick access to files, folders, and text snippets, ideal for users seeking efficiency. Its customization options and cross-platform support enhance its utility.
XMenu provides quick access to files, folders, and text snippets from the menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient file and snippet access from the menu bar
- + Customizable with support for icons and Unicode
- + Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion
Hidden Bar
Hidden Bar is a lightweight macOS utility that helps users declutter their menu bar by hiding unused icons. It's ideal for power users looking to streamline their interface, offering a simple yet effective solution to menu bar overload.
Hides unused menu bar icons, keeping the menu bar clean and uncluttered.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Helps declutter the menu bar
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some bugs and feature requests are open