Aware vs Stats
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Aware
7.0Menubar app to track active computer use
Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
| Metric | Aware | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 14.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 22 | 41.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 90 | 122.3K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 2.12.13 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 147 | 36.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 22 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | - | 25 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 23, 2020 |
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
Stats
Stats is a sleek macOS menu bar system monitor that provides real-time insights into CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Its customizable interface and ability to display multiple metrics make it ideal for tech-savvy users who want quick access to system statistics without launching additional apps.
Monitors and displays system statistics such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to system stats
- + Real-time monitoring of multiple system metrics
- + Customizable interface allows users to display preferred statistics
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Available across multiple platforms
Cons
- - Has experienced past stability issues, though these are now resolved
- - Limited customization options for some users