Coin Ticker is an open-source Mac menu bar application that displays live cryptocurrency prices directly in the menu bar, allowing portfolio monitoring without switching to exchanges or browser tabs. (Free, open-source)
The app fetches real-time pricing data from the CoinGecko API and presents values continuously in the system’s top bar. Users can monitor current crypto valuations at a glance using standard cryptocurrency symbols. The minimalist interface keeps information visible without occupying additional screen space beyond the menu bar.
Built with the Tauri framework, the app supports both light and dark macOS appearance modes and adapts automatically to system theme changes. Installation is via GitHub Releases as a direct download; macOS Gatekeeper may prompt users to approve the app in System Settings since it is distributed outside the Mac App Store.
System requirements: macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer (Tauri framework minimum). Compatible with Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Approximately 10–20 MB disk footprint typical for Tauri applications.
Pricing: Free. Licensed under GNU GPLv3. Full source code available on GitHub.
Limitations: The app displays prices only and does not calculate total portfolio value based on coin holdings. No price alert or threshold notification system is included. The project carries 7 GitHub stars and has open issues, indicating limited active maintenance. No Mac App Store listing; manual Gatekeeper approval required at first launch.
Alternatives: Crypto Pro (App Store, comprehensive portfolio tracking with alerts and widgets), CoinTick (App Store, price alerts and macOS notifications), or the built-in macOS Stocks app (limited financial data with no direct cryptocurrency depth).
Suitable for users who want a minimal, free, and open-source solution for keeping an eye on cryptocurrency prices from the menu bar without requiring a full portfolio management application.
