AlDente vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
AlDente
8.0Menu bar tool to limit maximum charging percentage
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | AlDente | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.5K | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 5.4K | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 19.8K | 10.1K |
| Version | 1.37.3 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.0K | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 332 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 124 | 38 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 14, 2021 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
AlDente
AlDente is a menu bar tool that allows users to limit their MacBook's maximum charging percentage, helping to prolong battery lifespan. It's particularly popular among MacBook users looking to manage their device's battery health effectively.
AlDente lets users set a maximum charging percentage via the menu bar to prevent overcharging and extend battery life.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar interface for easy charging management
- + Helps extend MacBook battery lifespan by preventing overcharging
- + Actively developed with a strong community support
- + Popular among MacBook users for its practicality
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions and M1 MacBooks
- - Depends on third-party solutions as macOS lacks native battery management features
Thaw
Thaw is a menu bar manager for macOS that offers customization and control over the menu bar items. It is a fork of Ice, designed to enhance the user experience by providing a sleek and functional interface. Users who value a clean and organized menu bar will benefit from this app.
Thaw allows users to customize and manage their macOS menu bar items.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar items
- + Active development and updates
- + Forked from a well-known menu bar manager
Cons
- - Open bugs reported by users
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 26