Mountain vs Stats
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Mountain
6.0Display notifications when mounting/unmounting volumes
Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
| Metric | Mountain | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 14.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 41.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 104 | 122.3K |
| Version | 1.6.6 | 2.12.13 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 386 | 36.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 20 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 2 | 25 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Lua | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | May 11, 2014 | Jun 23, 2020 |
Reviews
Mountain
Mountain is a lightweight macOS utility that notifies users when volumes are mounted or unmounted, making it ideal for those frequently managing external or network drives. It offers a simple yet effective solution for monitoring volume changes without requiring additional setup.
Monitors and notifies users of volume mounting and unmounting events on their system.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient for monitoring volume changes.
- + Open-source with an MIT license, encouraging transparency and community contributions.
- + Integrates well with macOS, providing a seamless user experience.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality may require manual checks for updates.
- - Limited recent installs and community discussion, indicating niche adoption.
Stats
Stats is a sleek macOS menu bar system monitor that provides real-time insights into CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Its customizable interface and ability to display multiple metrics make it ideal for tech-savvy users who want quick access to system statistics without launching additional apps.
Monitors and displays system statistics such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to system stats
- + Real-time monitoring of multiple system metrics
- + Customizable interface allows users to display preferred statistics
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Available across multiple platforms
Cons
- - Has experienced past stability issues, though these are now resolved
- - Limited customization options for some users