MenuBarDockX
5.8#18 in menu bar customization softwareFree planFree planmacOS
VisitMenuBarDockX vs Octobar
What both publish
| Fact | MenuBarDockX | Octobar |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | The project says its release builds are unsigned and not notarized, so macOS Gatekeeper may warn on first launch. | The privacy policy says Octobar is distributed exclusively through the Apple Mac App Store. |
| Known limitation | On macOS 15 and later, right-click forwarding is intercepted by Control Center, so the app displays a Toggle/Quit fallback menu. | The maker says Pack Menu is currently not working on macOS 27. |
MenuBarDockX plans
- FreeFree
Octobar plans
- Octobar FreeFree
- Octobar Pro$4.99, paid once
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.
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.