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Jiggler vs OnlySwitch
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Jiggler
7.0Keep your computer awake
OnlySwitch
8.0System and utility switches
| Metric | Jiggler | OnlySwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 204 | 343 |
| 90-day Installs | 578 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.2K | 7.8K |
| Version | 1.10 | 2.6.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 312 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 38 | 232 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 55 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 16, 2014 | Aug 7, 2023 |
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
OnlySwitch
OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.
OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.
Pros
- + All-in-one design for system tweaks
- + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
- + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
- + Auto-updates
Cons
- - Past stability issues with macOS updates
- - Some users may find features overwhelming