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Caffeine vs OnlySwitch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Caffeine
8.0Utility that prevents the system from going to sleep
OnlySwitch
8.0System and utility switches
| Metric | Caffeine | OnlySwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.1K | 343 |
| 90-day Installs | 8.9K | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 25.6K | 7.8K |
| Version | 1.1.4 | 2.6.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 212 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 31 | 232 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 55 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 10, 2012 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Reviews
Caffeine
Caffeine is a simple utility that prevents your Mac from going to sleep, ideal for developers or users needing sustained system activity for tasks like streaming or downloads.
Prevents the system from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Simple and effective functionality
- + Runs in the background without a UI
- + Open-source under the MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Minimalist interface may not appeal to all users
OnlySwitch
OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.
OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.
Pros
- + All-in-one design for system tweaks
- + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
- + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
- + Auto-updates
Cons
- - Past stability issues with macOS updates
- - Some users may find features overwhelming