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KeepingYouAwake vs Jiggler
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
KeepingYouAwake
8.0Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode
Jiggler
7.0Keep your computer awake
| Metric | KeepingYouAwake | Jiggler |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.1K | 204 |
| 90-day Installs | 3.8K | 578 |
| 365-day Installs | 11.1K | 2.2K |
| Version | 1.6.8 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.3K | 312 |
| GitHub Forks | 244 | 38 |
| Open Issues | 36 | 17 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6mo ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Jun 16, 2014 |
Reviews
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.
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