IP in menu bar vs Hot
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
IP in menu bar
6.5Shows current IP address in menu bar
Hot
8.0Menu bar application that displays the CPU speed limit due to thermal issues
| Metric | IP in menu bar | Hot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 41 | 606 |
| 90-day Installs | 134 | 1.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 435 | 5.4K |
| Version | 4.7.1 | 1.9.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 2.9K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 109 |
| Open Issues | — | 28 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Oct 8, 2014 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
IP in menu bar
IP in menu bar is a simple yet useful macOS app that displays your current IP address in the menu bar. Its key feature is its straightforward interface, making it ideal for developers, network administrators, or anyone needing quick access to their IP address.
Displays the current IP address in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Quick and easy access to IP address
- + Simple and unobtrusive interface
- + Stable performance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited additional features
Hot
Hot is a unique menu bar application that monitors and alerts users about CPU thermal throttling, helping prevent performance issues and potential hardware damage. It provides real-time insights into CPU speed limits due to thermal constraints, making it ideal for users concerned about system performance under stress.
Hot displays the CPU speed limit caused by thermal issues in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Provides real-time monitoring of CPU thermal throttling
- + Alerts users to potential performance issues
- + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS menu bar
Cons
- - Occasional inaccuracies in temperature readings
- - Some open issues remain unresolved