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Common reasons people leave Stats: fan control is no longer maintained, and fewer alerts and options than iStat Menus.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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Ice	Open source	Yes	macOS	4 of 4	52.2

1. IceTop pick
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)

The best Stats alternative for…

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

Best Stats alternative for most people

iStat Menus

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

Best Stats alternative for a free option

Ice

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

Best Stats alternative for open source

Ice

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

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.