01 · Hide
9 icons in. 1 icon out.
ClearBar hides every third-party icon and leaves Apple’s alone. Quit ClearBar and they all come back.
Before
With ClearBar
Too many menu bar icons? Some lost behind the notch?
A clean menu bar.
Without losing a single app.
ClearBar is a menu bar manager for Mac. It hides the clutter and keeps every app in one panel, with how much memory it uses and a one-click Quit.
Launch price: 64 of 100 licenses left at $5 · then $12
36 Macs already have a clean menu barFinderFileEditViewGoWindowHelp
ClearBar9 apps
In the menu bar
Drag an app here to keep its icon in the menu bar, for live status like the weather or a backup.
Hidden
Click an app to open its menu. Drag it between the rows to show or hide its menu bar icon. Hold ⌥ to Force Quit.
Hide it. Find it. Measure it. Quit it.
Itsycal02 · Find
Hidden, not gone.
Type a few letters, press Return, and that app’s own menu opens. Want one back in the menu bar, like the weather? Drag it up.
03 · Measure
See which app uses the most memory.
Memory under every app, helpers included. Anything over 1 GB turns orange.
ChatGPT
Slack×
Ollama04 · Quit
Quit it from here.
Hover, click ×, done. The app still gets to save your work. Hold ⌥ to Force Quit.
05 · Docker
Your containers, too.
Running Docker? ClearBar lists every container with its image and memory, heaviest first. One click stops it. Works with Docker Desktop, OrbStack and Colima.
06 · Shortcut
Icons in, icons out.
Record your own keyboard shortcut in Settings, then press it from any app to show or hide your icons. There’s no default, so it never takes a shortcut another app uses.
07 · Languages
Speaks your language.
ClearBar follows your Mac’s language. Nothing to set up, no switch to find.
- Accessibility only
- No Screen Recording
- Notarized by Apple
- Memory sampled only while the panel is open
Compare
Others organize your menu
bar. ClearBar manages
the apps behind it.
Tools like Bartender and Ice are built to arrange icons. ClearBar hides them too, then goes further: it shows what every app costs and lets you quit it, without asking for a permission that can see your screen.
| Feature | ClearBar | Bartender 7 | Ice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hides third-party menu bar icons | Yes | Yes | Not on macOS 27 |
| Shows how much memory each app uses | Yes | — | — |
| Quit or Force Quit from the same panel | Yes | — | — |
| Docker containers: memory and Stop | Yes | — | — |
| Screen Recording permission | Never | Optional | Optional |
| Price | $5one-time · launch price | $24.99 | Free |
ClearBar does more for less. A clean menu bar, every app one click away, its memory use and a Quit button, your Docker containers too, on macOS 26 and 27, for a fraction of Bartender’s price and without a permission that can see your screen.
Based on Bartender 7 and Ice public information, checked October 3, 2026. A dash means the feature is not listed. Bartender and Ice are trademarks of their owners.
Privacy
One permission. Your apps
stay your business.
Accessibility only
ClearBar needs it to read and press menu bar items. It never asks for Screen Recording and never takes screenshots.
No analytics in the app
No account, no tracking, no telemetry. Your app list and memory readings stay on your Mac.
Only essential connections
License activation, validation and transfers connect to Dodo Payments and our license service. Memory is sampled only when the panel is open.
Testimonials
Early buyers. Their words.
ClearBar does one thing and does it well: it tames my menu bar. Setup took a minute and I haven’t thought about it since — which is exactly the point. Liked it so much I bought it twice.
Geoff SilvaIndie iOS developer@mrjeffwithag on ThreadsThis app is the mission-critical, much-needed missing app for macOS.
Professor Kristiyan-Daniel Iliev@regalness on Instagram / @kd on TikTokSince macOS 27, I’ve been experiencing recurring issues with Bartender and similar applications, so I find your approach incredibly refreshing: an app that keeps everything neatly organized in one compact place. … I liked it enough to purchase two licenses right away, one for my iMac and another for my MacBook Pro.
Sven OwsianowskiSwitched from BartenderReviews software at wattblicker.deJust bought ClearBar today! It’s a beautifully simple app. My main reason for buying: getting a clean menu bar on macOS 27 without giving up Screen Recording permissions! Ice stopped working for me, so this is a huge privacy win. 👏
KaramSwitched from Ice@karamshhada on ThreadsI have already tried different apps that make my menu bar cleaner, but I never liked the apps or the permissions were too many as necessary. That’s why I gave your app a try and I’m very convinced of it!
benzorichTried other menu bar apps@benzorichx on ThreadsI’ve always used menu bar management apps, and ClearBar has been my favorite ever since I upgraded to Golden Gate. It’s powerful and easy to use. It’s simple, straightforward, and I’d rate it 10/10. I highly recommend this app, especially if you’ve had problems with others. This app does not let you customize the appearance of your menu bar, and that’s something worth knowing but that’s because it is not an invasive app. It does exactly what it says it does: it shows and hides menu bar icons and shows how much memory each app is using. Simple, and that’s all I need.Omar OlmedoLong-time menu bar app user
I bought ClearBar because I needed a way to organize my menu bar, which was getting pretty messy. I came across your app on Threads, and it was the best one I found!Michael H.Found ClearBar on Threads
As soon as I saw the way that [ClearBar] tackles having a busy menu bar, I just had to test it out. Perfect... I now have an uncluttered menu bar and easier to manage apps. Great solution to an ever increasing problem (for me anyway). Thank you
Craig PatersonTamed a busy menu bar@craigcpaterson on ThreadsPricing
Pay once. Keep it.
Early buyers pay less. The price goes up after the first
100 licenses.
ClearBar for Mac
One-time purchase
$5$12
64 of 100 left at this price
- Hide third-party menu bar icons
- Every menu bar app in one panel
- Memory use per app
- Quit and Force Quit in one click
- Docker containers: memory and Stop
- All v1 updates included
- Supports macOS 26 and 27 only, on Apple silicon
Secure checkout by Dodo Payments. Your license key appears right after you pay and arrives by email too. 1 Mac per license, with free transfer to a new Mac. All prices include tax. 14-day full refund. Requires macOS 26 Tahoe or macOS 27 on an Apple silicon Mac.
FAQ
Questions
Which Macs does it work on?
ClearBar supports macOS 26 Tahoe and macOS 27 only, on a Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or newer). Intel Macs and macOS 15 or earlier aren’t supported. Icon hiding uses a private macOS API and may need an update when Apple changes it.
If I switch off a menu bar icon, does the app stop running?
No. The app keeps running and using memory. You just can't click its icon anymore.
How is ClearBar different from Bartender or Ice?
ClearBar hides icons like they do, then goes further: one panel to reach every app, see its memory use and quit it. It works on macOS 26 and 27, never asks for Screen Recording, and costs a fraction of Bartender.
Is ClearBar signed by Apple?
Yes. ClearBar is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so macOS opens it with no security warnings.
Will it hide Apple’s icons?
No. Apple’s own system items, including the battery, Wi-Fi, Control Center and clock, stay visible. ClearBar’s own icon stays reachable too.
Can I keep some icons in the menu bar?
Yes. In ClearBar’s panel, drag an app up to In the menu bar and its real icon stays in the menu bar, live status included, like the weather or a running backup. Drag it back down to Hidden to hide it again.
What happens when I quit ClearBar?
Every icon hidden by ClearBar comes back. Apps keep running unless you explicitly quit them. Icons you switched off yourself in System Settings keep their Apple settings.
Why does it need Accessibility access?
To find menu bar items and press them when you click an app in ClearBar. It never asks for Screen Recording or takes screenshots.
Can I use it on another Mac?
Each license covers one Mac. You can move it for free: enter your key on the new Mac and choose Move license to this Mac. The old Mac locks at its next license check.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Reply to your receipt email within 14 days for a full refund. The license is deactivated when your refund is processed.