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IP in menu bar vs Hot

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

IP in menu bar

6.5
Utilities

Shows current IP address in menu bar

Hot

8.0
Utilities

Menu 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