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Battery Buddy vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Battery Buddy
7.0Replacement of the default battery indicator in the menu bar
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | Battery Buddy | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 62 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 280 | 3.2K |
| Version | 1.0.4 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 95 | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 25 | 649 |
| Open Issues | - | 186 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
xbar
xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.
Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar with script outputs
- + Strong community support and active development
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Beta version with some lingering bugs
- - No auto-update feature