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Menu Bar Calendar vs Itsycal: catalog facts
Menu Bar Calendar	Itsycal
Free The app is listed as free.	Free Free download from the developer's website.
macOS	macOS
Provides a monthly calendar from the menu bar Can open dates in Apple Calendar or Google Calendar	Uses the events already in the Mac Calendar app Extensive keyboard controls, including Vim motions
Does not display calendar events.	macOS only, version 11 or later Depends on Calendar app accounts for event sync
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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