Battery vs Batteries
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Battery
7.0App for managing battery charging. (Also installs a CLI on first use.)
Batteries
6.5Track all your devices' batteries
| Metric | Battery | Batteries |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 520 | 8 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.4K | 43 |
| 365-day Installs | 12.2K | 132 |
| Version | 1.4.0 | 3.0.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.8K | 12 |
| GitHub Forks | 271 | 4 |
| Open Issues | 160 | 2 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Shell | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 7, 2022 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
Batteries
Batteries is a macOS app that tracks the battery life of multiple devices, offering detailed information and insights. It's ideal for users managing several electronic devices, providing a centralized view of battery status and health.
Monitors and displays battery information for various devices connected to your Mac.
Pros
- + Tracks battery life across multiple devices
- + Provides detailed battery health and usage information
- + User-friendly interface for monitoring
- + Recent updates suggest active development
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Limited community support and discussion
- - Past performance issues, though resolved