Aware vs iStats Menus
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Aware
7.0Menubar app to track active computer use
iStats Menus
8.0System monitoring app
| Metric | Aware | iStats Menus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | System Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 735 |
| 90-day Installs | 22 | 2.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 90 | 9.3K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 7.20.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 147 | — |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | — |
| Open Issues | - | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | — |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
iStats Menus
iStats Menus is a comprehensive system monitoring app that provides real-time statistics for CPU, GPU, memory, and disk usage. It offers customizable menu bar displays and alerts, making it ideal for users who need detailed performance tracking.
Displays real-time system statistics in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Real-time monitoring of key system metrics
- + Customizable menu bar display and alerts
- + Comprehensive data on CPU, GPU, memory, and disk usage
- + Regular updates and auto-updates feature
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
- - Uninstallation process can be problematic