Battery vs AlDente
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Battery
7.0App for managing battery charging. (Also installs a CLI on first use.)
AlDente
8.0Menu bar tool to limit maximum charging percentage
| Metric | Battery | AlDente |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 520 | 1.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 2.4K | 5.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 12.2K | 19.8K |
| Version | 1.4.0 | 1.37.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.8K | 9.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 271 | 332 |
| Open Issues | 160 | 124 |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Shell | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 7, 2022 | Jan 14, 2021 |
Reviews
Battery
Battery is a macOS app for managing battery charging on Apple silicon Macs, offering both GUI and CLI options. It helps users customize charging behavior and optimize battery life, particularly useful for those concerned about battery health and longevity.
Manages battery charging status for Apple silicon Macs through a graphical user interface and command-line interface.
Pros
- + Provides both GUI and CLI for managing battery charging
- + Customizable battery charging behavior
- + Helps optimize battery life and health
Cons
- - Some users report issues with macOS 26.0 compatibility
- - Open issues regarding installation errors
AlDente
AlDente is a menu bar tool that allows users to limit their MacBook's maximum charging percentage, helping to prolong battery lifespan. It's particularly popular among MacBook users looking to manage their device's battery health effectively.
AlDente lets users set a maximum charging percentage via the menu bar to prevent overcharging and extend battery life.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar interface for easy charging management
- + Helps extend MacBook battery lifespan by preventing overcharging
- + Actively developed with a strong community support
- + Popular among MacBook users for its practicality
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions and M1 MacBooks
- - Depends on third-party solutions as macOS lacks native battery management features