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iGlance vs iStats Menus

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

iGlance

8.0
Utilities

System monitor for the status bar

iStats Menus

8.0
System Tools

System monitoring app

Metric iGlance iStats Menus
Category Utilities System Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 23 732
90-day Installs 90 2.3K
365-day Installs 373 9.3K
Version 2.1.0 7.20.7
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 2.5K
GitHub Forks 126
Open Issues 38
License GPL-3.0
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago
First Seen Sep 15, 2025 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

iGlance

iGlance is a compact system monitor that provides real-time metrics for CPU, memory, disk, and network usage directly from the menu bar. It offers a quick glance at system performance, making it ideal for users who want to monitor their Mac's health without opening additional applications.

Displays system performance metrics in the menu bar.

Pros

  • + Provides real-time system metrics in an unobtrusive manner
  • + Compact design that doesn't clutter the menu bar
  • + Customizable to show specific metrics of interest

Cons

  • - Some users have reported issues with CPU temperature readings
  • - GitHub issues indicate some bugs and feature requests that are pending resolution

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