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.
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.
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 2026-08-10. Tuck commercial and privacy statements follow the approved terms and privacy policy. Product details can change, so check the linked primary sources before deciding.