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Jettison vs KeepingYouAwake
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Jettison
7.0Automatically ejects external drives
KeepingYouAwake
8.0Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode
| Metric | Jettison | KeepingYouAwake |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 1.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 61 | 3.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 288 | 11.1K |
| Version | 1.9.6 | 1.6.8 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 180 | 6.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 13 | 244 |
| Open Issues | - | 36 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | May 9, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Jettison
Jettison is a macOS utility that automatically ejects external drives, offering configurable rules to manage when and how drives are ejected. It's ideal for users who frequently work with external storage and want to streamline their workflow.
Automatically ejects external drives based on user-defined rules.
Pros
- + Automatically manages external drives
- + Configurable rules for ejection
- + Integration with macOS ecosystem
Cons
- - Niche use case
- - Limited community engagement
KeepingYouAwake
KeepingYouAwake is a lightweight macOS app designed to prevent your Mac from entering sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their system to stay active, such as developers or content creators working on time-sensitive tasks.
Prevents the system from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient, doesn't consume significant resources.
- + Works reliably in clamshell mode, useful for laptop users.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates and issue resolutions.
Cons
- - Some older macOS versions had compatibility issues, though these are resolved.
- - Lacks advanced features compared to alternatives.