Lloyd
6.1#9 in menu bar customization softwareFree planFree planmacOS
VisitLloyd vs Octobar
What both publish
| Fact | Lloyd | Octobar |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | Lloyd is signed but not notarized, uses private APIs, and is distributed directly rather than through the App Store. | The privacy policy says Octobar is distributed exclusively through the Apple Mac App Store. |
Lloyd plans
- LloydFree
Octobar plans
- Octobar FreeFree
- Octobar Pro$4.99, paid once
Pick Lloyd if…
Lloyd suits MacBook users who want to access menu-bar icons hidden behind the notch. It may appeal to people comfortable granting Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions and installing software outside the App Store.
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.