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24 alternatives to Quote of the Hour

Inspirational quotes in your MacOS menu bar

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Quote of the Hour launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Progress Bar OSX▲644

   This is your life and it's ending ⏳ one minute at a time

   2018 · progressbarosx.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   WisdomBarOSX▲100

   Boost productivity with bite sized wisdom in your MacMenuBar

   2019 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   It's Bright New Day — Inspirational Quotes▲68

   Beautiful expressions at your fingertips.

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Instant for Mac▲132

   A menu bar app to track the daily time spent on your Mac

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Quote of the Day▲76

   Start each day motivated and inspired!

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TimeBars▲107

   Adds multiple timeframe progress bars to your macOS menu.

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Luminary▲6

   Inspiring quotes, right from your notch.

   Jun 2026 · juangrafista.github.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   One Thing▲138

   Put a single task or goal in your Mac's menu bar

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Quotes Daily▲74

   Explore, search & share quotes to stay motivated

   2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Today▲222

    Quickly view your schedule in the macOS menu bar

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    QuoteBar▲2

    A little motivation, always in your menu bar.

    Aug 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Day Progress▲36

    Display the time remaining today in your macOS menu bar

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Able: 28-Day Affirmation Plan▲116

    Personalized daily positive affirmations

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Quotee▲99

    Stylish quotes to keep you inspired and motivated

    2017 · quoteedaily.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Get Inspiration OSX▲5

    Never miss motivation and inspiration again !

    2018 · getinspiration.app · its alternatives →

16. 16
    1440 Minutes Left Today▲130

    See how many minutes you have left today, right in menubar ⏰

    2019 · 1440app.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Dictionary & Daily Quote Widget▲83

    Get new quote each time you refresh the dashboard

    2022 · moulshree.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Quote Hanger▲71

    Read and share motivational and inspirational quotes

    2016 · misterbumbles.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Quotext▲71

    The best motivational and inspirational quotes, daily.

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Daily Wisdom Chrome Extension▲70

    Quotes to inspire you in every new tab

    2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Motiv8▲69

    Post awesome quotes in seconds

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Wise▲68

    An elegant quotes app

    2019 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Motivation - Quotes Daily▲16

    Widget with Motivation Quotes

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Quotes - Periodically see quotes▲3

    Read inspirational quotes automatically or at will

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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