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Stats alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Stats: fan control is no longer maintained, and fewer alerts and options than iStat Menus. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Stats, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. iStat Menus currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1iStat Menus logoiStat MenusPaidNomacOS5 of 566.5
2Ice logoIceOpen sourceYesmacOS4 of 452.2
3Bartender logoBartenderPaidNomacOS4 of 450.3
  1. iStat Menus logo

    1. iStat MenusTop pick

    Best for: Mac users who want detailed system stats and alerts in the menu bar

    PaidmacOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stats

    Paid, more detailed monitor with alerts, weather and combined menu items.

    Pros

    • Very detailed, customisable menu bar stats
    • Rules and notifications for system events
    • Combined mode saves menu bar space
    • No ads, analytics or tracking

    Cons

    • Paid licence, with weather an extra after the included period
    • Mac only, recent macOS required
    • Can crowd the menu bar if every item is enabled
    Visit iStat Menus Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is iStat Menus a good Stats alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Weather
    6 months included with licences
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bjango.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family licence
    Up to 5 family members
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bjango.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    macOS 13.5 or later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bjango.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Setapp
    Included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bjango.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tracking
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bjango.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Ice logo

    2. Ice

    Best for: Mac users who want to hide menu bar icons for free

    Open sourcemacOS

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stats

    Hide some Stats modules behind a click to keep the menu bar tidy.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Separate bar for items hidden by the notch
    • Drag-and-drop arrangement and item search
    • Menu bar styling options

    Cons

    • Some roadmap features are still unimplemented
    • Smaller team than commercial rivals
    • Can break after major macOS updates
    Visit Ice Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ice a good Stats alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Install
    GitHub release or Homebrew
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Notch support
    Separate Ice Bar
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Development status
    Active, some features unfinished
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Bartender logo

    3. Bartender

    Best for: Mac users with crowded menu bars who want automatic, rule-based icon hiding

    PaidmacOS

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Stats

    Paid menu bar manager to show monitors only when needed.

    Pros

    • Triggers show icons only when they matter
    • Handles the notch with a separate bar
    • Keyboard search of menu bar items
    • Four-week free trial

    Cons

    • Paid, with subscription options for the Pro tier
    • Ownership change in 2024 dented trust for some users
    • Each licence covers one major version
    Visit Bartender Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Bartender a good Stats alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    4 weeks
    Checked Oct 25, 2026macbartender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026macbartender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Screen Recording
    Optional
    Checked Oct 25, 2026macbartender.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Setapp
    Included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026macbartender.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Stats alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

iStat Menus logo

Best Stats alternative for most people

iStat Menus

Paid, more detailed monitor with alerts, weather and combined menu items.

Ice logo

Best Stats alternative for a free option

Ice

Hide some Stats modules behind a click to keep the menu bar tidy.

Ice logo

Best Stats alternative for open source

Ice

Hide some Stats modules behind a click to keep the menu bar tidy.

Bartender logo

Best Stats alternative for Mac

Bartender

Paid menu bar manager to show monitors only when needed.

Stats alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Stats?

iStat Menus ranks first right now. Paid, more detailed monitor with alerts, weather and combined menu items. Ice and Bartender follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Stats?

Yes. Ice (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Stats?

Yes: Ice.

Why do people switch from Stats?

The complaints we hear most: fan control is no longer maintained; fewer alerts and options than iStat Menus; does not support beta macOS releases.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Stats, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.