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Best free menu bar apps for Mac

Updated Nov 7, 2026, from what MacPip lists today.

Krótka odpowiedź

MacPip lists 8 free menu bar apps for Mac, and a person has checked 3 of them.All of them have a free version.Z licencją jednorazową: 4.Płatne w abonamencie: 1.There is no single best free menu bar app for everyone, so MacPip does not rank them.Jeśli chcesz darmową, zacznij od UsageBeacon.

Apps a person checked come first, newest check first. Never ordered by payment.

What these 8 apps offer, by their listings. An app can offer several, so the bars do not add up to 8.
Wersja darmowa8 z 8
Pay once4 z 8
Subskrypcja1 z 8
Native to Apple silicon5 z 8
Open source4 z 8
Działa offline3 z 8
Sprawdzone przez osobę3 z 8

Compared

AplikacjaCo robiCenaDarmowa czy płatnaApple siliconOpen sourceAutor:Sprawdzono
UsageBeaconSee your remaining Cursor, Claude, and Codex usage budgets right in the Mac menu bar.Darmowa i open sourceWersja darmowaNie podanoTakDavid Cohen3 lis
SeedloreWatch your love grow into a living treeFree, Premium monthly, yearly or onceWersja darmowaJednorazowoSubskrypcjaTak, a także na Intel, według twórcyNoixl21s3 lis
Kofe FlowA calm Pomodoro timer for your Mac menu bar, with an iPhone app that stays in sync.Free, Lifetime Pro $14.99 one-timeWersja darmowaJednorazowoNie podanoNoNie podano3 lis
LancettaA native macOS menu-bar app that tells you when and how to use Codex and Claude CodeZa darmoWersja darmowaTak, a także na Intel, według twórcyNoUndologOczekuje
Super High FivesAn open-source colour picker app for macOSDarmowa i open sourceWersja darmowaJednorazowoNie podanoTakNie podanoOczekuje
BeckonA Mac app that puts your Dock in a ring around the pointerZa darmo, Pro $24 once, 14-day trialWersja darmowaJednorazowoTak, a także na Intel, według twórcyNoNie podanoOczekuje
NotchMuseSynced lyrics in your Mac menu bar and beside the notchDarmowa i open sourceWersja darmowaTak, tylko Apple silicon, według twórcyTakNie podanoOczekuje
PulseFloating usage rings Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, and Grok.Za darmoWersja darmowaTak, tylko Apple silicon, według twórcyTakNie podanoOczekuje

The apps, one by one

UsageBeacon

See your remaining Cursor, Claude, and Codex usage budgets right in the Mac menu bar.

Wersja darmowaOpen sourceSprawdzono 3 lis
UsageBeacon on a Mac

UsageBeacon turns your Cursor, Claude and Codex usage into remaining percentages, budgets and reset windows in the menu bar, so you know before you hit a limit. It is free and open source, and needs macOS 14 Sonoma or later.

Cena
Darmowa i open source
Needs
macOS 14 Sonoma lub nowszy
Its maker says it replaces
SessionWatcher

UsageBeacon on MacPip More Menu Bar apps

Seedlore

Watch your love grow into a living tree

Wersja darmowaPay onceSubskrypcjaApple siliconDziała offlineSprawdzono 3 lis
Seedlore on a Mac

From its maker: Your relationship as a living tree. Journal, shared calendar, pinboard and bucket list for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

Cena
Free, Premium monthly, yearly or once
Needs
macOS 26 Tahoe oder neuer

Seedlore on MacPip More Fun and Delight apps

Kofe Flow

A calm Pomodoro timer for your Mac menu bar, with an iPhone app that stays in sync.

Wersja darmowaPay onceSprawdzono 3 lis
Kofe Flow on a Mac

Kofe Flow is a calm Pomodoro timer in the menu bar, with an iPhone app that stays in sync. Focus analytics stay on your Mac, and timer sync is optional and anonymous. It is free, with Lifetime Pro at $14.99 once.

Cena
Free, Lifetime Pro $14.99 one-time

Kofe Flow on MacPip More Menu Bar apps

Lancetta

A native macOS menu-bar app that tells you when and how to use Codex and Claude Code

Wersja darmowaApple silicon
Lancetta on a Mac

Lancetta reads the quota of Codex and Claude Code and tells you when to push on, slow down or switch. It is a free, native menu bar app for macOS 15 Sequoia or later.

Cena
Za darmo
Needs
macOS 15 Sequoia lub nowszy

Lancetta on MacPip More Coding Agents apps

Beckon

A Mac app that puts your Dock in a ring around the pointer

Wersja darmowaPay onceApple siliconDziała offline
Beckon on a Mac

Beckon puts your Dock in a ring around the pointer. Hold Option-Space, flick toward an app and let go. The ring holds windows with live thumbnails, pinned apps, folders, websites, Shortcuts and files, and the real Dock can stay hidden. It is free, with Pro at $24 once and a 14-day trial.

Cena
Za darmo, Pro $24 once, 14-day trial
Needs
macOS 14 Sonoma lub nowszy
Its maker says it replaces
Outpost launcher

Beckon on MacPip More Files and Storage apps

NotchMuse

Synced lyrics in your Mac menu bar and beside the notch

Wersja darmowaApple siliconOpen source
NotchMuse on a Mac

NotchMuse shows synced lyrics on your desktop, in the menu bar or beside the notch, for Spotify, Apple Music and more. It is free, open source and needs no account. It runs on Apple silicon with macOS 14 Sonoma or later.

Cena
Darmowa i open source
Needs
macOS 14 Sonoma lub nowszy

NotchMuse on MacPip More Menu Bar apps

Pulse

Floating usage rings Claude Code, Codex, Antigravity, and Grok.

Wersja darmowaApple siliconOpen source
Pulse on a Mac

Pulse floats usage rings for Claude, Codex, Grok and Antigravity on your screen, adds a Codex pet you can talk to, and reminds you to take breaks on time. It is free and open source, for Apple silicon with macOS 26 Tahoe or later.

Cena
Za darmo
Needs
macOS 26 Tahoe lub nowszy

Pulse on MacPip More Coding Agents apps

Którą wybrać

What to look for

Zwróć uwagę na niskie zużycie pamięci, możliwość ukrycia, gdy nie jest potrzebna, i to, czy nadal mieści się na MacBooku z wycięciem.

Pytania

What is the best free menu bar app for Mac?

There is no single best one for everyone. MacPip lists 8: UsageBeacon, Seedlore, Kofe Flow, Lancetta, Super High Fives, Beckon, NotchMuse, Pulse. If you want it free, look at UsageBeacon. If you would rather pay once than subscribe, look at Kofe Flow. If you want it to run natively on Apple silicon, look at Seedlore. If you need it to work offline, as its maker says it does, look at Seedlore. If you want open source code, look at UsageBeacon.

Which free menu bar apps for Mac have a one-time price?

Z opcją jednorazowego zakupu, by uniknąć abonamentu: Seedlore, Kofe Flow, Super High Fives, Beckon.

Which free menu bar apps run natively on Apple silicon?

Według twórców lub według naszego sprawdzenia: Seedlore, Lancetta, Beckon, NotchMuse, Pulse.

Which free menu bar apps has a person checked?

Każda ma datowany raport na swojej stronie: UsageBeacon, Seedlore, Kofe Flow.

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