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Badgeify vs Hotspot Meter

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Badgeify compared with Hotspot Meter
DetailBadgeify logo BadgeifyHotspot Meter logo Hotspot Meter
What it doesAdd app icons and notifications to your Mac menu bar Track Wi-Fi and hotspot data usage in real time on Mac
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
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 Free to use. Optional tips unlock three themes (Terminal, Dial, Aurora); Default theme and all tracking features included free.
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
  • Live speeds with real-time download and upload rates in menu bar
  • Session and network totals tracking
  • Per-network history with cumulative usage and first/last-seen dates
  • Usage alerts from 100 MB to 10 GB
  • Auto-tracking for hotspots and new networks
  • Flexible menu bar display options
  • Launch automatically at login
  • Multiple themes including Terminal, Dial, and Aurora
  • All data stored locally with no transmission
  • Reset usage counters and history management
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
  • Completely free tracking with optional premium themes
  • Private by design with all data stored on-device
  • Tracks iPhone hotspot and tethered connections
  • Customizable usage alerts and history reset options
  • Multiple theme options to personalize appearance
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)27 −1 (down) since last check19 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)225
Citation Flow (Majestic)3118
Referring domains (Majestic)15640

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