Menu Bar Apps Tools
Explore the best new Menu Bar Apps tools and products curated by the community.
If you use Claude Code a lot, you know about the 2× usage window — but keeping track of when it's active, how long it lasts, and when it switches back is a pain. I built a small macOS menu bar app that shows you exactly that, right in your menu bar. Know when to push hard and when to hold back. Free download at double.raphaelduhs.at — happy building!
If you use Claude Code a lot, you know about the 2× usage window — but keeping track of when it's active, how long it lasts, and when it switches back is a pain. I built a small macOS menu bar app that shows you exactly that, right in your menu bar. Know when to push hard and when to hold back. Free download at double.raphaelduhs.at — happy building!
ClawMetry Cloud syncs your OpenClaw activity, E2E encrypted, real-time, accessible from any browser & as a Mac App. No VPN, no port forwarding. $5/node/month. 7-day free trial.
A native menu bar dictation app for macOS. CursorTalk runs fully on-device, supports multilingual dictation, and inserts text where your cursor already is.
Your Mac is powerful, but understanding its performance shouldn't require opening heavy system tools. ActiveStat provides high-fidelity telemetry for CPU, memory, disk activity and energy impact in a calm, minimal interface. It interprets system signals like thermal state, sustained load and memory pressure so you can understand what's happening instantly. Built for Apple Silicon. Private by design.
A tiny Rust menu bar app for macOS. Hold Fn to activate the mic, speak, release to paste. Audio streams to Deepgram Nova-3 in real time — no batch delay. Falls back to Groq Whisper. Open source, free.
Knock turns taps on your MacBook into instant actions. Switch tabs, change desktops, play/pause music, open apps, run custom scripts, or take screenshots - all with a simple knock. Tap the desk beside your laptop or knock on the MacBook’s chassis (not the trackpad). Knock uses the built-in accelerometer in Apple Silicon MacBooks to trigger customizable shortcuts.
DynamicLake - Dynamic Island for Mac · Notificaitons · Drag and drop · Converter · Calls · Airdrop · Timer · and more
Love Wispr Flow but hate the desk tether? ClawMote gives you one-hand OpenClaw total control. Stop reaching for your keyboard just to talk to OpenClaw. Map Wispr Flow and OpenClaw actions to any handheld device and command your Mac from the couch, your standing desk, or across the room. It’s a lightweight, set-and-forget utility for power users who demand total workflow freedom. Try it free for 7 days, then own it for a one-time $20 payment. Ditch the FN key. Keep the power. ClawMote.app Tr
MacQuit lives in your menu bar for instant control over every running app on your Mac. One click quits everything. Hold Option for Force Quit. A timer auto-quits idle apps. CPU & memory stats sit right next to each app name. • One-click Quit All • Force Quit mode • Auto-quit on idle timer • CPU & memory monitoring • Global keyboard shortcuts • $4.99 lifetime, 14-day free trial
Unite Pro turns your most important websites into fast, native-feeling Mac apps—completely isolated, deeply customizable, and built for macOS Tahoe. Create an app in seconds, switch between Window / Sidebar / Menu Bar modes, remove distractions with Website Controls, route links to other apps and browsers, and add native enhancements like dock badges, meeting alerts, AI overlays, and live Dock Monitor previews.
NotchPad lives inside your MacBook Pro notch. Click it and start typing. No window switching, no alt+tab, no losing focus. It's a notepad, clipboard manager, and snippets tool that's always one click away. AES-256 encryption with 1Password, Bitwarden and Touch ID support. Everything stays local on your Mac. Free 15-day trial, then $9.99 one-time purchase, no subscription.
VolumeGlass replaces the default macOS volume popup that giant grey square that blocks your screen with a slim frosted glass overlay that lives on the edge of your screen and fades away when you're done. What you can do: Drag the bar to set volume precisely Double-tap to mute instantly Long press to switch audio output devices Choose from 5 screen positions Resize and reposition from settings One-time purchase, $7.99. No subscription ever.
PitWall is a native macOS app that brings live Formula 1 data directly to your menu bar — no browser tabs, no distractions, just instant race data one click away. Whether it's a chaotic wet practice session, the tension of qualifying, or the Grand Prix itself, PitWall keeps you connected to the grid without sacrificing screen real estate. Why today? Because FP1 in Melbourne kicks off the 2026 season tomorrow, and there's no better time to have PitWall ready in your menu bar. 🇦🇺
Gemlet is a native, keyboard-first client for Gemini on macOS. Stop hunting for browser tabs to launch AI instantly with global hotkeys. It uses your existing Google account, so NO API keys or per-token costs are needed. Key Features: ⚡️ Global Hotkeys + Command Palette 🗂 Split-View Workspaces and Multiple Profiles (Work vs. Personal) 🔖 Deep Bookmarks for specific Gems 📄 Native PDF/JSON Export (Save your history) Built in SwiftUI. Fast, private, and designed for power users.
Spoke is a macOS app that transcribes your voice into any text field. It runs a local speech model — no audio leaves your device. Hold a keyboard shortcut, speak, and the text appears wherever your cursor is. Optionally connect an AI provider to process transcriptions on the fly.
Stop the copy-paste loop. ScreenTranslate is a lightweight macOS utility for instant on-screen translation. Inspired by ScreenHint’s seamless capture, I built this to solve a personal pain: translating uncopyable text in images, videos, and locked PDFs. - Drag-to-Translate: Instant results by dragging over any area. - Stay in Flow: No more switching to Google Translate tabs. - Privacy-First: Native macOS experience with no data collection. I’m committed to evolving this solo project for us.
Solace lives in your menu bar and adapts your Mac's appearance to the day. Solar scheduling, weather-aware dark mode, wallpaper sync, and evening warmth, all in one app. No data collection. One-time purchase; $4.99.
HomeBar puts your entire Homey Pro smart home in the macOS menu bar. No more grabbing your phone or switching to a browser just to turn off a light. Features: - Control every device type from the menu bar - Trigger Homey flows with a single click - Real-time energy monitoring per device - Presence management - Organized by room/zone Free to use daily. $12.99 one-time unlock for unlimited access. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later and a Homey Pro or Homey Pro Mini.
Hush is a tiny Mac menu bar app that instantly hides your desktop clutter when you're on a call or giving a presentation. One hotkey - and your desktop icons, dock, wallpaper, and widgets are covered with a blur overlay. Your app windows stay on top like normal. There are two modes: Desktop Mode - blurs your entire desktop background so nothing personal is visible while you share your screen. Focus Mode - pick which apps stay visible and everything else gets blurred out.
Create powerful macros, trigger them instantly from a radial menu at your cursor. Chain file operations, app commands, and scripts into single gestures. No memorizing shortcuts. No breaking your flow.