Battery Buddy vs Badgeify
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Battery Buddy
7.0Replacement of the default battery indicator in the menu bar
Badgeify
6.0Add apps to the menu bar
| Metric | Battery Buddy | Badgeify |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 36 |
| 90-day Installs | 62 | 120 |
| 365-day Installs | 280 | 429 |
| Version | 1.0.4 | 1.13.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 95 | - |
| GitHub Forks | 25 | - |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Objective-C | MDX |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 13, 2025 |
Reviews
Battery Buddy
Battery Buddy is a visually appealing and customizable replacement for the default macOS battery indicator. It offers a cute design and additional customization options, making it ideal for users who want a more polished and functional battery indicator in their menu bar.
Replaces the default macOS battery indicator with a customizable, visually appealing alternative.
Pros
- + Visually appealing and customizable design
- + Enhances the default battery indicator functionality
- + Actively maintained with auto-updates
Cons
- - May not add significant functionality beyond macOS defaults
- - Customization options are limited to what the app provides
Badgeify
Badgeify allows users to add any application to their Mac menu bar, providing quick access and customizable notifications. It's ideal for users who want to streamline their workflow by having frequently used apps easily accessible.
Badgeify adds any application to the macOS menu bar with customizable notifications.
Pros
- + Adds any application to the menu bar for quick access
- + Customizable notifications for apps
- + Efficient workflow improvement
Cons
- - Limited community support and engagement
- - No available license information