coconutBattery vs AlDente
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
coconutBattery
7.0Tool to show live information about the batteries in various devices
AlDente
8.0Menu bar tool to limit maximum charging percentage
| Metric | coconutBattery | AlDente |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 703 | 1.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 2.1K | 5.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 8.5K | 19.8K |
| Version | 4.3.0,209 | 1.37.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 9.0K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 332 |
| Open Issues | — | 124 |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 7, 2013 | Jan 14, 2021 |
Reviews
coconutBattery
coconutBattery provides live battery information for various devices, making it a useful tool for monitoring battery health. Its auto-update feature ensures users always have the latest version, and it's a reliable choice for those needing detailed battery insights.
Displays live battery information for multiple devices.
Pros
- + Live battery monitoring
- + Auto-updates
- + Support for multiple devices
Cons
- - Potential cost
- - Not open-source
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