Aware vs Reminders MenuBar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Aware
7.0Menubar app to track active computer use
Reminders MenuBar
8.0Simple menu bar app to view and interact with reminders
| Metric | Aware | Reminders MenuBar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 172 |
| 90-day Installs | 22 | 565 |
| 365-day Installs | 90 | 3.4K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 1.25.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 147 | 3.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | 150 |
| Open Issues | - | 68 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo 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
Reminders MenuBar
Reminders MenuBar offers a convenient way to manage Apple Reminders directly from the menu bar, providing quick access to view, create, and interact with reminders. It's ideal for users seeking a streamlined reminder management experience without launching the full Reminders app.
Displays and manages Apple Reminders directly in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar access for managing reminders
- + Seamless integration with Apple's Reminders app
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Limited community engagement outside GitHub