Cornice
6.9#2 in menu bar customization softwareFree planFree planmacOS
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MenuBarDockX
5.8#18 in menu bar customization softwareFree planFree planmacOS
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| Fact | Cornice | MenuBarDockX |
|---|---|---|
| License | The project is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. | The repository states that the software is MIT licensed. |
| Permissions | Hiding and revealing require no permissions; Cornice requests Accessibility only when optional window gestures are enabled. | Accessibility permission is required to read and click menu bar items and use the global shortcut; Screen Recording permission may be used for icon images and panel background color sampling. |
Cornice plans
- CorniceFree
MenuBarDockX plans
- FreeFree
Pick Cornice if…
Cornice suits macOS users who want to hide menu bar items while keeping a manual divider-based arrangement. It may also suit users who want optional window gestures and can manage Accessibility permissions.
Pick MenuBarDockX if…
MenuBarDockX suits macOS users who want to organize menu bar icons that are obscured or off-screen. It is intended for users comfortable with its stated permissions and experimental status.