FannyWidget vs Stats
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
FannyWidget
6.0Notification Center widget and menu bar application to monitor fans
Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
| Metric | FannyWidget | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | System Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 71 | 14.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 171 | 40.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 632 | 122.1K |
| Version | 2.3.0 | 2.12.13 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.4K | 36.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 102 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 37 | 25 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 23, 2020 |
Reviews
FannyWidget
FannyWidget is a Notification Center widget and menu bar app that monitors fan speeds and temperatures, providing real-time insights into your Mac's thermal health. It's ideal for users looking to optimize their system's performance and longevity.
Monitors fan speeds and temperatures, displaying data in the Notification Center and menu bar.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license.
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS Notification Center and menu bar.
- + Provides real-time monitoring of fan speeds and temperatures.
Cons
- - Does not support M1 Macs, with open issues unresolved.
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
Stats
Stats is a sleek macOS menu bar system monitor that provides real-time insights into CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Its customizable interface and ability to display multiple metrics make it ideal for tech-savvy users who want quick access to system statistics without launching additional apps.
Monitors and displays system statistics such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to system stats
- + Real-time monitoring of multiple system metrics
- + Customizable interface allows users to display preferred statistics
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Available across multiple platforms
Cons
- - Has experienced past stability issues, though these are now resolved
- - Limited customization options for some users