Ice 2
5.9#13 in menu bar customization softwareFree planFree planmacOS
VisitIce 2 vs Octobar
What both publish
| Fact | Ice 2 | Octobar |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | Ice 2 is available from GitHub releases and Homebrew; the Mac App Store is listed as coming soon. | The privacy policy says Octobar is distributed exclusively through the Apple Mac App Store. |
Ice 2 plans
- Ice 2Free
Octobar plans
- Octobar FreeFree
- Octobar Pro$4.99, paid once
Pick Ice 2 if…
Ice 2 suits Mac users who want to hide, rearrange, or group menu bar items and use keyboard shortcuts. It requires macOS 26 or later.
Pick Octobar if…
Octobar suits Apple Silicon Mac users on macOS 15 or later who want menu bar access to shortcuts and small utilities. The free plan may suit users who need no more than five active modules.