What Ice publicly describes
Ice publishes its menu-bar manager source under GPL-3.0; review its repository for the current project details. Ice's public project describes hiding and showing menu-bar items and a separate-bar workflow. Compare those current project details with your needs rather than relying on a static feature-parity claim.
As of 2026-09-30, Ice's releases page shows 0.11.12 (October 2024) as the latest stable release and 0.11.13-dev.2 (September 2025) as the latest pre-release, and we found no macOS 27 statement there. Thaw is an actively developed fork that lists macOS 27 support in its 3.0 alpha; see the macOS 27 compatibility table for every app.
What Tuck adds to your workflow
Tuck organizes a crowded status area with one-click Push Mode, a Shelf Mode panel for hidden icons, and per-icon control. The Mac menu bar manager guide explains the overall workflow, while the hide menu bar icons guide walks through the quick show-and-hide path.
One-click hiding
Use Push Mode when you want to tuck icons away and bring them back on demand.
Hidden icons below the bar
Use Shelf Mode when a panel below the menu bar is a more comfortable way to reach tucked items.
Per-icon choices
Choose whether a status item stays visible, stays hidden, or follows the main toggle.
When the MacBook notch changes the problem
On a notched MacBook, practical menu-bar space is limited. Tuck's Shelf Mode presents hidden icons in a panel below the bar; see the MacBook notch menu bar guide for the setup and permission context.
Tuck privacy and purchase details
The macOS app does not send telemetry or analytics; its expected network use is license validation and update checks. Website analytics are optional and load only after visitor opt-in. See the privacy policy for the full boundary.
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. Start with the free workflow, or use the getting-started tutorial when you are ready to set up Tuck.
One stable download for macOS 14–27
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
Download stable 1.1.6
The recommended channel for macOS 14–27.
macOS 27 compatibility
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
Frequently asked questions
What does Ice publicly describe?
Ice publishes its menu-bar manager source under GPL-3.0. Its public project describes hiding and showing menu-bar items and a separate-bar workflow; review its repository for the current project details.
What does Tuck offer?
Tuck offers one-click hiding with Push Mode, a Shelf Mode panel for hidden icons, and per-icon control. The Mac menu bar manager guide explains the workflow in detail.
How does Tuck handle privacy and licensing?
The macOS app does not send telemetry or analytics; its expected network use is license validation and update checks. 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 current purchase details.
Source note
Ice statements on this page are limited to its public GitHub repository, reviewed on 2026-08-19. Tuck commercial, version and privacy statements follow the current terms, privacy policy and signed release feeds. See the research and corrections methodology. Product details can change, so check the linked primary sources before deciding.