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Dorso vs iStats Menus

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Dorso

8.0
Utilities

Posture monitoring app

iStats Menus

8.0
System Tools

System monitoring app

Metric Dorso iStats Menus
Category Utilities System Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 43 630
90-day Installs 122 1.5K
365-day Installs 597 8.8K
Version 1.15.1 7.50.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.2K —
GitHub Forks 58 —
Open Issues 9 —
License MIT —
Language Swift —
Last GitHub Commit 7mo ago —
First Seen Feb 4, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Dorso

Dorso is a macOS app that uses your Mac's camera to monitor your posture and blur the screen when you slouch, promoting better ergonomics without constant reminders. It's ideal for individuals who work long hours at their computers and value a privacy-focused approach to posture improvement.

Monitors posture using the Mac's camera and blurs the screen when slouching.

Pros

  • + Promotes good posture with minimal intrusion.
  • + Privacy-focused approach using local processing.
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current.

Cons

  • - Previous CPU usage issues, though resolved.
  • - Relies on the camera, which might be a privacy concern for some.

iStats Menus

iStats Menus is a comprehensive system monitoring app that provides real-time statistics for CPU, GPU, memory, and disk usage. It offers customizable menu bar displays and alerts, making it ideal for users who need detailed performance tracking.

Displays real-time system statistics in the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Real-time monitoring of key system metrics
  • + Customizable menu bar display and alerts
  • + Comprehensive data on CPU, GPU, memory, and disk usage
  • + Regular updates and auto-updates feature

Cons

  • - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
  • - Uninstallation process can be problematic