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Octobar

Name: Octobar
Price: 4.99 USD

Freemium#11 of 25 in Menu Bar Customization Software

Octobar: Octobar combines menu bar control, notch handling, and practical Mac utilities. Ranked #11 of 25 in Menu Bar Customization Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for users wanting menu tools plus notch handling.

7.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.6 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Users wanting menu tools plus notch handling
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$4.99 one-time
Hide menu items
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Hides menu bar icons behind a chevron and covers the display notch
- Combines more than 15 utilities in one macOS menu bar app
- Adds launches, file creation, translation, QR scanning, and color tools
Where it doesn't
- The free plan limits users to five active modules
- Runs only on Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 15 Sequoia or later
- Advanced organization through submenu groups requires Octobar Pro

Our verdict on Octobar

Octobar is a macOS menu bar toolkit for users who want more control over crowded menu bars and a collection of compact utilities in one app. It can hide icons behind a chevron with Pack Menu, cover the Mac display notch with a black bar, and launch folders, apps, webpages, and macOS Shortcuts. Its catalog also includes Finder file creation, on-device translation, QR scanning, color picking, IP address display, and temporary keyboard-input blocking. The app runs on Apple Silicon Macs using macOS 15 Sequoia or later.

Pricing is structured around a free tier and a one-time Pro purchase. Free includes up to five active modules, access to the full module catalog, and free updates. Octobar Pro costs $4.99 USD as a one-time purchase and adds unlimited active modules, submenu groups, future modules, Family Sharing for up to 6 people, and no subscription. This makes the free plan a practical way to select a small set of tools, while Pro is aimed at users who want the full modular setup or grouped menu organization. Local prices may vary by country, with Apple determining local pricing.

Octobar fits closely with Apple's desktop ecosystem through Apple Shortcuts, Finder, and Apple's on-device Translation framework. Its breadth is a strength for users who want menu bar customization alongside quick utilities, but the product is specifically macOS software rather than a cross-platform tool. The free five-module limit also matters for users who want many utilities active at once. Choose Octobar for Mac menu control, notch coverage, and varied utility modules; choose another option if you need a non-macOS platform or a narrower standalone utility.

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Octobar pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Octobar fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$4.99 one-time
Hide menu items	Yes
Rearrange items	Not verified
Group menu items	Yes
Custom menu items	Yes
Keyboard shortcuts	Not verified
Multiple displays	Not verified
Notch support	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Compliance & security	GDPR
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Apple Shortcuts, Finder, Apple Translation framework
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	octobar.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Octobar integrations

Octobar lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Apple Shortcuts
Finder
Apple Translation framework

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