The practical difference
Mac App Store utilities have different distribution constraints. Tuck is a notarized direct-download app, which lets it focus on advanced menu bar control while keeping the install flow simple.
Choose Tuck if
- You want to hide Apple's own system icons — battery, Wi-Fi, Spotlight, Control Center — not just third-party apps.
- You want a free core mode with no time limit.
- You use a notched MacBook and want Shelf Mode.
- You prefer one-time pricing over another subscription.
- You want no analytics or telemetry in a local utility.
Daily workflow
Arrange
Hold ⌘ and drag icons around Tuck.
Tuck
Click once to hide clutter.
Reveal
Click again or press ⌘⇧B.
Refine
Use app-specific Rules Mode for persistent setups.
Privacy
Tuck has no analytics or telemetry. License validation and Sparkle update checks are the only expected network calls.
Frequently asked questions
How is Tuck different from iBar?
iBar is a popular Mac App Store menu bar utility. Tuck is a notarized direct-download app, which lets it focus on a fuller professional workflow: Push Mode, Shelf Mode, auto-hide, hover reveal, and app-specific Rules Mode, while keeping the install flow simple.
Why choose a direct-download app over the Mac App Store?
Mac App Store utilities have different distribution constraints. A notarized direct-download app like Tuck can offer deeper menu bar control while remaining safe to install.
Does Tuck have a free version?
Yes. Tuck has a free core mode with no time limit. Free includes Shelf Mode and per-icon show/hide. Pro is a one-time purchase that adds auto-hide, hover reveal, and app-specific Rules Mode.
Does Tuck collect any data?
No. Tuck has no analytics or telemetry. License validation and Sparkle update checks are the only expected network calls.
Research notes and primary sources
Features and public prices were checked on August 5, 2026 against the official Bartender purchase page, Ice website, iBar App Store listing, and Barbee App Store listing. Tuck feature claims were checked against the public Tuck repository. Product details can change, so verify the linked primary sources before purchasing.