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DetailBadgeify logo BadgeifyDusty logo Dusty
What it doesAdd app icons and notifications to your Mac menu bar AI-powered Mac cleaner that explains every file before you delete it
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Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree: Add up to 3 apps, one quick-access group, default icons, badge notifications, personal use only. Pro: €7 per year (approximately €0.58/month) for unlimited menu bar apps, unlimited quick-access groups, custom icon uploads, advanced automation, priority support on 3 macOS devices. Lifetime: €15 24-Hour Free Trial (free, no credit card required); Solo Lifetime $9.99 one-time for 1 Mac; Family/Multi-Mac Lifetime $19.99 one-time for up to 3 Macs
Key features
  • Display app icons and notification badges in the menu bar
  • Support for Messages, Mail, Slack, Teams, and third-party macOS apps
  • Customizable badge styles: text, dot, or circle with custom highlight colors
  • Three icon style options: original, recommended, or custom upload
  • Advanced app grouping with custom names and colors
  • Smart transparency: auto-hide icons when apps have no notifications
  • Quick app launching directly from the menu bar
  • Seamless macOS integration with light and dark mode support
  • Works with Bartender, Ice, and Hidden Bar menu bar tools
  • Privacy-focused: only needs macOS Accessibility API permission
  • 1-Click app uninstaller with complete residual file removal
  • Gemini 1.5 Flash AI explanations for files before deletion
  • Developer cache cleaning for node_modules, Xcode, and Docker
What makes it different
  • Monitor multiple app notifications at a glance without switching apps or unhiding the Dock
  • Perfect companion for Dock-hiding users with clean, efficient workspace management
  • Extensive customization options: badge styles, icon uploads, and app grouping
  • Privacy-first design with no data collection or sharing
  • Works with any macOS app that shows notifications in the Dock
  • AI explanations before deletion using Gemini 1.5 Flash
  • 100% local scanning with no file contents sent to servers
  • Trash-first safety allowing easy restoration of deleted files
  • Complete app removal including hidden caches and support files
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)28 +1 (up) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)222
Citation Flow (Majestic)3120
Referring domains (Majestic)15614

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