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Jiggler vs LidAngleSensor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Jiggler
7.0Keep your computer awake
LidAngleSensor
7.0Utility to display the lid angle and play a creaking sound
| Metric | Jiggler | LidAngleSensor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 204 | 352 |
| 90-day Installs | 578 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.2K | 5.6K |
| Version | 1.10 | 1.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 312 | 3.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 38 | 148 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 42 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 16, 2014 | Sep 7, 2025 |
Reviews
Jiggler
Jiggler is a lightweight macOS utility designed to keep your computer awake by preventing sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their Mac to remain active during extended periods, such as for streaming or long downloads.
Prevents the computer from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Lightweight and simple design
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Recent updates and active maintenance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
LidAngleSensor
LidAngleSensor is a unique utility that displays the lid angle of your MacBook and plays a creaking sound when the lid is opened or closed. It appeals to users who appreciate quirky features and want to monitor their laptop's lid movement.
Displays the lid angle of a MacBook and plays a creaking sound when the lid is moved.
Pros
- + Unique and entertaining feature with the creaking sound
- + Provides real-time lid angle monitoring
- + Active development with a strong open-source community
Cons
- - Limited support for M1 MacBooks
- - Requires manual updates