Octobar
6.4#4 in menu bar customization software$4.99 one-timeFree planmacOS
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OverflowBar
5.3#24 in menu bar customization softwaremacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Octobar | OverflowBar |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | The privacy policy says Octobar is distributed exclusively through the Apple Mac App Store. | The maker offers a downloadable DMG and a Homebrew Cask installation. |
| Privacy | The maker says Octobar collects no personal data in normal operation and has no accounts, analytics, telemetry, automatic crash reporting, or advertising identifiers. | The app runs locally and says it has no analytics, advertising, telemetry, or network data collection. |
| Requirements | The app requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later and Apple Silicon. | OverflowBar requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later and supports Apple Silicon and Intel on its downloadable community build. |
Octobar plans
- Octobar FreeFree
- Octobar Pro$4.99, paid once
OverflowBar plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick OverflowBar if…
OverflowBar suits Mac users who want to hide selected status icons while keeping their original controls accessible. It supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 15 or later.