ChocolateBar vs iBar-Menubar
ChocolateBar
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iBar-Menubar
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| Figure | ChocolateBar | iBar-Menubar |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | 1.50 CNY/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Menu Bar Customization Software | 8.0 (#4) | 8.7 (#1) |
| Compatibility | The app is a universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and supports macOS Monterey through Sequoia; Tahoe is described as coming soon. | The App Store listing requires macOS 10.12 or later and says the app is for Mac only. |
| Purpose | ChocolateBar manages a crowded Mac menu bar by hiding third-party icons or displaying them in a second row with open app windows. | iBar manages Mac menu bar icons by hiding and showing them to reduce clutter. |
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In their own words
ChocolateBar
ChocolateBar has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
iBar-Menubar
iBar-Menubar helps Mac users reduce menu bar clutter by hiding icons and bringing them back when needed. Its standard mode folds hidden items, while aggregation mode displays them in a panel below the menu bar. The maker says this panel can help reveal icons obscured by a MacBook notch. In aggregation mode, users can temporarily place a hidden icon in the menu bar to use its app menu, then hide it again after an optional delay. The app also lets users adjust icon spacing and reorder icons in its menu bar layout settings. It supports Apple M-series and Intel Macs. The App Store listing requires macOS 10.12 or later and describes the app as Mac only. A free download is available with in-app purchases; the listed annual subscription costs 18 CNY a year. The developer reports that the app collects no data, though Apple says this developer-provided privacy information has not been verified by Apple.