# Ice for Mac

> A powerful, free menu bar manager.

Ice hides menu bar items behind a click or hover, offers a separate bar for overflow and lets you restyle the menu bar.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Jordan Baird
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://icemenubar.app/
- Homebrew cask: jordanbaird-ice
- Source code: https://github.com/jordanbaird/Ice
- License: GPL-3.0
- GitHub stars: 30k
- Last commit: 2026-10-06
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask jordanbaird-ice
```

## Questions

### Is Ice free?

Yes. Ice is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at jordanbaird/Ice.

### Where can I download Ice for Mac?

Download Ice from the developer's website (icemenubar.app) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Ice from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask jordanbaird-ice`.

### What are good alternatives to Ice?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are MacTools (open source), Bartender 6 (one-time purchase), iStat Menus (one-time purchase) and Stats (open source).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [MacTools](https://macworthy.com/apps/mactools/): A bundle of system controls in one menu bar item. (Open source)
- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)
- [iStat Menus](https://macworthy.com/apps/istat-menus/): Your Mac's vital signs, in the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Amphetamine](https://macworthy.com/apps/amphetamine/): Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. (Free)
- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)
- [Karabiner-Elements](https://macworthy.com/apps/karabiner-elements/): The keyboard customizer. (Open source)
- [Mos](https://macworthy.com/apps/mos/): Smooth scrolling for any mouse. (Open source)

## Collections

- [New Mac essentials](https://macworthy.com/collections/new-mac-essentials/)
- [Free & open source](https://macworthy.com/collections/free-and-open/)
- [Menu bar masters](https://macworthy.com/collections/menu-bar-masters/)

Tags: menu bar, open source