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Ice vs Pelmet: catalog facts
Ice	Pelmet
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under GPLv3.
macOS	macOS
Hides and reveals menu bar items to reduce clutter Free and open-source alternative to paid menu bar tools	Arranges icons into visible and hidden groups Reveals hidden icons on hover or click
macOS only Still in active development, with some features not finished	Requires macOS 27 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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