Bartender
6.2#7 in menu bar customization softwareFrom $19.99 a yearmacOS
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iBar-Menubar
7.1#1 in menu bar customization softwareFrom CN¥18 a yearFree planmacOS
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| Fact | Bartender | iBar-Menubar |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The support page says Bartender 7 is built for macOS 27 Golden Gate and directs macOS 26 Tahoe users to Bartender 6 while Bartender 7 support is pending. | The App Store listing requires macOS 10.12 or later and says the app is for Mac only. |
| Headquarters | New York City, United States | Cixi, Zhejiang, China |
| Purpose | Bartender manages macOS menu bar items, controlling which items appear and when. | iBar manages Mac menu bar icons by hiding and showing them to reduce clutter. |
| Support | Users can contact support by email or send feedback from within Bartender. | The maker accepts support requests through its website and says it will reply by email as soon as possible. |
Bartender plans
- Bartender Pro$19.99 a year
- Bartender 7$24.99, paid once
- Mega Supporter—
iBar-Menubar plans
- FreeFree
- iBar年度订阅（一年）CN¥18 a year
Pick Bartender if…
Bartender suits Mac users who want to organize menu bar items, switch layouts, or automate menu bar actions. Check the version guidance if you use macOS 26 Tahoe.
Pick iBar-Menubar if…
iBar-Menubar suits Mac users who want to hide, regroup or reorder menu bar icons. Its aggregation panel may be useful to people whose MacBook notch obscures icons.