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Badgeify compared with Mergd
DetailBadgeify logo BadgeifyMergd logo Mergd
What it doesAdd app icons and notifications to your Mac menu bar Safe folder merging for your Mac
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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 $4.99 USD, one-time purchase
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
  • Preview all changes before merging
  • Conflict resolution policies
  • Files recoverable from Trash
  • Bundle handling for apps and libraries
  • Handles iCloud placeholders
  • Case-insensitive volume support
  • Preserves symlinks and aliases
  • Merge resumption after interruption
  • APFS clone support
  • Filters Finder metadata files
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
  • Prevents accidental permanent deletion unlike Finder's Replace
  • Runs locally with no network access or account
  • One-time purchase with no subscription
  • Complete preview of all operations before executing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)27 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)220
Citation Flow (Majestic)3115
Referring domains (Majestic)1566

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