Foldaway vs Dozer

Foldaway8.1Visit DDozer7.9Visit

Higher score Foldaway #7 in Menu Bar Customization Software 8.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 7 features Visit Foldaway

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D Dozer #8 in Menu Bar Customization Software 7.9/10 Open source ✓ 4 of 7 features Visit Dozer

• Foldaway fits best

  Users wanting grouped hidden icons

• Dozer fits best

  Users wanting minimal two-group hiding

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Side by side

Feature	Foldaway 8.1/10 Visit ↗	DDozer 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.9
Ranking	#7 in Menu Bar Customization Software	#8 in Menu Bar Customization Software
Best for	Users wanting grouped hidden icons	Users wanting minimal two-group hiding
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$9.99 one-time	Open source
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	macOS	macOS
Support	Email	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Foldaway 3/7 · Dozer 4/7
Hide menu items	✓	✓
Rearrange items	—	✓ (best)
Group menu items	✓	✓
Custom menu items	Not checked yet	—
Keyboard shortcuts	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Multiple displays	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Notch support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Groups hidden icons under user-named sections Opens app menus without restoring their menu bar icons Supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs	Supports hiding, showing, grouping, and rearranging menu bar icons Offers keyboard shortcuts, automatic hiding, and configurable hide delays Open-source macOS app with Homebrew Cask and manual installation options
Cons	No keyboard shortcuts Does not rearrange visible menu bar items Requires Accessibility permission	macOS only, with support requiring macOS 10.13 or later Does not provide custom menu items Notch and multiple-display support are not documented
Our verdict	Foldaway is a macOS utility for users who want a less crowded menu bar without losing quick access to app controls. It hides selected icons behind a chevron panel, organizes them into user-named groups, and supports macOS 15 Sequoia and… Read the review →	Dozer is an open-source macOS utility for hiding and organizing status bar icons. It suits users who want a cleaner menu bar without adding custom menu items or broader customization features. Icons can be placed into one or two groups… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Foldaway — where it wins

  • Groups hidden icons under user-named sections
  • Opens app menus without restoring their menu bar icons
  • Supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs

  Where it doesn't

  • No keyboard shortcuts
  • Does not rearrange visible menu bar items
  • Requires Accessibility permission

• Dozer — where it wins

  • Supports hiding, showing, grouping, and rearranging menu bar icons
  • Offers keyboard shortcuts, automatic hiding, and configurable hide delays
  • Open-source macOS app with Homebrew Cask and manual installation options

  Where it doesn't

  • macOS only, with support requiring macOS 10.13 or later
  • Does not provide custom menu items
  • Notch and multiple-display support are not documented

• Foldaway8.1/10 · 14-day trial

  A focused macOS utility for grouped hiding, real glyphs, and direct app-menu access.

  Visit FoldawayFull verdict →
• DDozer7.9/10 · Open source

  A focused macOS utility for hiding, grouping, and rearranging menu bar icons.

  Visit DozerFull verdict →