Seeking MoofMenu alternatives for macOS 28 due to Rosetta changes

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Seeking MoofMenu alternatives for macOS 28 due to Rosetta changes

I use Lobotomo Software's ***on my two Macs (an Intel iMac running Monterey, and an Apple Silicon MacBook Air running Golden Gate macOS 27) to provide customizable recursive menus from a single MenuBar icon. MoofMenu is an Intel-requiring app, and requires Rosetta to work on Apple Silicon. When macOS 28 arrives, MoofMenu won't work because macOS 27 will not run Rosetta (except on some games).

Are there other apps or extensions that will provide the same functionality under macOS 28?

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Posted on Sep 28, 2026 9:39 AM

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r1100rsl Author

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Sep 29, 2026 8:38 AM in response to r1100rsl

This was my question. The issue arose when I migrated from an old Intel MacBook Air to a new Apple Silicon M5, and just moved all the old software to the new machine. Lobotomo's current download for MoofMenu is now v1.9, a universal, and should work without fuss on the M5.

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kaz-k

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Sep 28, 2026 10:16 AM in response to r1100rsl

Hi,

Lobotomo Software would release Apple Silicon version, though following utilities could work a like MoofMenu.

Best Apple Silicon Alternatives

AppKey FeaturesBest For

PriceFolder Peek

(by Sindre Sorhus)Pins any folder directly to the menu bar. Supports custom SF Symbols as icons, large/small file previews, and deep hierarchical browsing.Anyone seeking a modern, fast, and highly customizable folder/app launcher. It's Free

XMenu

(by DEVONtechnologies)Adds global dropdown menus to the menu bar. Includes predefined categories (Applications, Documents, Home) and a "User-Defined" folder where you can drop your own aliases.Users who want the exact classic, simple, retro-style structural drop-down. It's Free and available at Apple App Store

Menubar File Manager

Brings a full macOS-style column or list view file browser into a menu bar drop-down panel.Power users who want to manage and browse deep project directories without opening Finder windows. It's Paid and available Apple App Store.

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