Aware vs CodexBar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Aware
7.0Menubar app to track active computer use
CodexBar
8.0Menu bar usage monitor for Codex and Claude
| Metric | Aware | CodexBar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 4.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 23 | 17.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 87 | 24.5K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 0.56.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 147 | 7.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | 554 |
| Open Issues | - | 166 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Reviews
Aware
Aware is a menubar app that tracks active computer use, providing insights into productivity and digital well-being. It offers a simple yet effective way to monitor screen time and usage patterns, benefiting users seeking to understand and manage their technology usage.
Aware tracks how long you've been actively using your computer and displays the information in the menubar.
Pros
- + Simple and focused interface for tracking computer use
- + Useful for monitoring productivity and digital well-being
- + Closed issues indicate attention to user feedback on app icon
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Unknown license
CodexBar
CodexBar is a menu bar app that monitors usage stats for OpenAI's Codex and Claude without requiring login. It offers real-time tracking and integrates seamlessly into macOS, benefiting developers reliant on these AI tools.
Monitors usage statistics for OpenAI's Codex and Claude directly from the menu bar without login.
Pros
- + Real-time usage monitoring without login
- + Seamless menu bar integration
- + Active development and maintenance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited to single account support