ClearBar
Hides third-party menu bar icons and keeps them in one panel.
ClearBar hides third-party menu bar icons and keeps those apps in one panel, where you can open a menu or quit the app. The developer says it needs macOS 26 or 27 on Apple silicon. The site listed a launch price of $5, then $12, as a one-time purchase. Check the price on the site before you buy.
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ClearBar Alternatives & Comparisons
Direct head-to-head comparisons against other popular utility tools for Mac.
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ClearBar vs Alcove
Alcove: PaidA notch display for notifications and now playing.
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ClearBar vs Droppy
Droppy: PaidA Dynamic Island that also works without a notch.
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ClearBar vs Lounge
Lounge: PaidHides menu bar icons and opens them from a notch panel.
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