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ballast vs Caffeine
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ballast
7.0Status Bar app to keep the audio balance from drifting
Caffeine
10.0Utility that prevents the system from going to sleep
| Metric | ballast | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 256 |
| 90-day Installs | - | 616 |
| 365-day Installs | 21 | 1.8K |
| Version | 2.0.0 | 1.6.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 469 | 17.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 1.7K |
| Open Issues | 3 | 1 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Java |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 8, 2019 | Jan 17, 2024 |
Reviews
ballast
Ballast is a status bar app that maintains audio balance, preventing drift. It's ideal for audio professionals and heavy listeners who need consistent sound quality.
Monitors and maintains audio balance in the status bar to prevent drift.
Pros
- + Small footprint and integrates seamlessly with macOS status bar
- + Addresses a specific audio stability need effectively
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion and traction
Caffeine
Caffeine is a macOS utility that prevents the system from entering sleep mode, making it ideal for developers and users needing prolonged system activity. It integrates seamlessly with macOS and offers a simple yet effective solution for maintaining system wakefulness.
Caffeine prevents the system from going to sleep.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Seamless macOS integration
- + Strong community and developer support
Cons
- - Basic user interface
- - Java-based may not appeal to all users