Chai vs Battery
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Chai
7.0Utility to prevent the system from going to sleep
Battery
7.0App for managing battery charging. (Also installs a CLI on first use.)
| Metric | Chai | Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 31 | 520 |
| 90-day Installs | 108 | 2.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 433 | 12.2K |
| Version | 3.3.0 | 1.4.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 116 | 6.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 271 |
| Open Issues | - | 160 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 17, 2018 | Oct 7, 2022 |
Reviews
Chai
Chai is a simple, open-source utility designed to keep your Mac awake, preventing it from entering sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their system to stay active for extended periods, such as during downloads or development tasks.
Chai prevents the system from going to sleep.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Open-source with active development
- + Free to use
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited customization options
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