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Keep vs KeepingYouAwake
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Keep
6.0Run Google Keep in the menu bar
KeepingYouAwake
8.0Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode
| Metric | Keep | KeepingYouAwake |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 12 | 1.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 36 | 3.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 163 | 11.1K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 1.6.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 74 | 6.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 244 |
| Open Issues | 8 | 36 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 7, 2017 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Keep
Keep is a macOS app that runs Google Keep in the menu bar, providing quick access to notes and integration with Google's note-taking service. It's ideal for users who frequently use Google Keep and want easy, direct access.
Runs Google Keep in the menu bar for quick note access.
Pros
- + Quick and direct access to Google Keep notes from the menu bar.
- + Integrates seamlessly with Google Keep service.
- + Open-source nature allows for community contributions.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates.
- - Security sign-in issues reported by users.
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.