Clock Bar vs Hot
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Clock Bar
6.0Macbook | Clock, right on the touch bar
Hot
8.0Menu bar application that displays the CPU speed limit due to thermal issues
| Metric | Clock Bar | Hot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 603 |
| 90-day Installs | 13 | 1.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 113 | 5.4K |
| Version | 1.0,1801968 | 1.9.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 302 | 2.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 56 | 109 |
| Open Issues | 18 | 28 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jan 30, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Clock Bar
Clock Bar uniquely places a clock on the Macbook's touch bar, offering a quick glance for those who prefer touch bar usage. It integrates well with macOS and is open-source, benefiting niche users seeking touch bar functionality.
Displays a clock on the Macbook's touch bar for easy time checking.
Pros
- + Unique touch bar placement
- + Open-source with active development
- + Integrates well with macOS
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Limited installs indicate niche appeal
Hot
Hot is a unique menu bar application that monitors and alerts users about CPU thermal throttling, helping prevent performance issues and potential hardware damage. It provides real-time insights into CPU speed limits due to thermal constraints, making it ideal for users concerned about system performance under stress.
Hot displays the CPU speed limit caused by thermal issues in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Provides real-time monitoring of CPU thermal throttling
- + Alerts users to potential performance issues
- + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS menu bar
Cons
- - Occasional inaccuracies in temperature readings
- - Some open issues remain unresolved