Octobar
6.4#4 in menu bar customization software$4.99 one-timeFree planmacOS
VisitOctobar vs Overhang
What both publish
| Fact | Octobar | Overhang |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution | The privacy policy says Octobar is distributed exclusively through the Apple Mac App Store. | The security policy identifies GitHub repository releases as the only official builds. |
| Privacy | The maker says Octobar collects no personal data in normal operation and has no accounts, analytics, telemetry, automatic crash reporting, or advertising identifiers. | Overhang collects, sends, and stores no user information and has no analytics, account system, or server. |
Octobar plans
- Octobar FreeFree
- Octobar Pro$4.99, paid once
Overhang plans
- FreeFree
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 Overhang if…
Overhang suits Mac users who want to reach menus for status bar items the system has stopped displaying. It is also relevant to users who need support for notched Macs or external displays.