The Jalopy JournalThe app (currently version 1.9.1 as of March 2023) is a lightweight utility designed for macOS that keeps your most important dates front and center in your status bar. It is a popular choice for users who want a simple, persistent reminder of upcoming events without cluttering their calendar. Key Features
: Features a specific "Menubar" field that allows you to change the text displayed in the bar independently of the event name.
: You can set it to track weekly, monthly, or annual occurrences automatically.
: Seamlessly synchronizes your events across multiple devices so your countdowns are always up to date.
: Can be set to start automatically at login so your countdown is always visible. User Insights
: It counts both days until a future event (like a vacation) and days since a past event (like an anniversary).
Reviewers on the Apple App Store describe it as "simple yet exactly what I needed". While it is praised for its minimal memory footprint and lack of impact on system performance, some users have noted that it offers "minimal customization," focusing strictly on day counts rather than more complex timing options. Days - Countdown for Menu Bar - App Store
