What this comparison covers
Bartender's official site describes controls for what appears in the menu bar and when, including reveal actions, search, hotkeys, and triggers. This is a migration page, not a claim that either product is right for every workflow.
A reversible migration checklist
- Record the menu-bar items and habits that matter in your current setup.
- Download Tuck without removing Bartender.
- Try Tuck with a small group of lower-priority items first.
- Keep the option to return to your former layout until you have tested the workflow you rely on.
Tuck purchase terms
Tuck Pro is US$14.99 before applicable tax for a one-time perpetual license on up to three machines; see Tuck's terms and checkout for the current purchase details.
For a purchase-focused evaluation, see the Bartender alternative guide. For a data-handling question, see the Bartender privacy alternative guide. For three-way selection, see Bartender vs Ice vs Tuck.
One stable release for macOS 14–27. Shelf icons are sharper and more accurate, with distorted or washed-out menu-bar captures fixed and apps no longer falling back to generic icons; Notification Center opens from the clock noticeably faster without briefly revealing hidden icons, and clicking the clock while Notification Center is open now closes it. On macOS 27, core system controls remain visible and items from the same app are managed together. Screen Recording enables original menu-bar images in Shelf; without it, app icons are used. Compatibility guide
Source note
Bartender wording is limited to its official site, reviewed August 10, 2026. Confirm current product details before changing or buying software.