iGlance vs Stats
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
iGlance
8.0System monitor for the status bar
Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
| Metric | iGlance | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 23 | 14.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 90 | 40.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 373 | 122.1K |
| Version | 2.1.0 | 2.12.13 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.5K | 36.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 126 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 38 | 25 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 15, 2025 | Jun 23, 2020 |
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
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