Side by side
Dozer vs Ice 2
Both stand on menu bar customization software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Dozer focuses on controlling which menu bar icons remain visible, with automatic hiding and adjustable display behavior. Its scope is best suited to Mac users seeking icon hiding rather than custom menu items.
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Free plan Mac
Ice 2 offers several ways to hide and reveal menu bar items, with a layout editor on macOS 27. Check the version-specific feature limits and macOS requirement before installing.
Visit Ice 2The facts
| Dozer | Ice 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | dragonapp.com |
| On menu bar customization software | #3 of 25 | #7 of 25 |
Dozer: what it does well
- Can automatically hide icons at launch.
- Optional second icon group responds to option-click.
- Offers keyboard-shortcut-only hiding mode.
- Installation instructions cover Homebrew Cask and manual setup.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 10.13 or later.
- Custom menu items are not supported.
Ice 2: what it does well
- Hidden items can be revealed by click, hotkey, or hover.
- Layout editor organizes items into three visibility sections.
- Free and open source under GPLv3.
- Available through GitHub releases and Homebrew.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 26 or later.
- Ice Bar is unavailable on macOS 27.
- Single-icon search is unavailable on macOS 27.
- Accessibility permission may be required on macOS 27.