Files & utilities
Thaw
Hide and reveal third-party Mac menu bar items so you can reduce icon clutter and still open hidden apps.
What you can use it for
Hide and reveal third-party Mac menu bar items so you can reduce icon clutter and still open hidden apps.
- Lasting free local hide/reveal route
- Hidden items remain accessible
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Hide and reveal third-party menu-bar items to reduce icon clutter while keeping hidden items accessible; excludes RAM monitoring and app quitting.
Before you switch
Does not show per-app memory or provide quit controls. Requires Accessibility; macOS 27 also requires Menu Bar Layout Access. Screen Recording is optional. macOS 27 has OS-imposed hiding limits; check official version-specific issue guidance. No account; updates and release notes use network unless disabled.
Alternatives to these paid apps
Each comparison covers the workflow described above, rather than every paid feature.