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TinyFolder vs Candlebar

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TinyFolder compared with Candlebar
DetailTinyFolder logo TinyFolderCandlebar logo Candlebar
What it doesCustom app folders for your Mac Dock Your price, at a glance
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inGE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingStarter: Free (1 folder with up to 4 apps). Lifetime Pro: $29.99 once (unlimited folders and apps, full Design Studio, 64 presets and 4 icon packs, global keyboard shortcuts, all future updates). 7-day money-back guarantee. Yearly Pro also available for website edition. Free
Key features
  • Custom app folders in Dock
  • Multiple layout options (icons, list, big tiles)
  • 64 built-in curated presets
  • Customizable glass, color and texture effects
  • Live preview Design Studio
  • Global keyboard shortcuts
  • Opens in under 0.4 seconds
  • Unlimited apps and folders with Pro
  • 4 icon packs included with Pro
  • Works offline
  • Live price updates in menu bar for crypto and stocks
  • One-click candlestick charts with 15-minute to 1-month intervals
  • Eight data sources with automatic failover
  • No account or API key required
  • Private by design, no tracking or analytics
  • Universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel
  • Multiple menu bar display styles and themes
  • Track multiple coins and stocks with dropdown list
What makes it different
  • Purpose-built for app launching with custom layouts and folder icons, unlike standard macOS folders
  • Adaptive popup layouts that responsively size to fit content
  • Runs locally on Mac with no account or data collection
  • One-time Lifetime Pro purchase with all future updates included
  • Apple notarized and available on Mac App Store
  • Price always visible in menu bar, no tabs or browser windows needed
  • No account, tracking, or analytics required
  • Native Swift app that barely impacts battery life
  • Eight reliable data sources with automatic failover protection
  • Completely free with no trial or upsell
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)20 −1 (down) since last check7 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)37
Citation Flow (Majestic)2119
Referring domains (Majestic)3015

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