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OnlySwitch vs Caffeine

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OnlySwitch

8.0
Utilities

System and utility switches

Caffeine

10.0
Utilities

Utility that prevents the system from going to sleep

Metric OnlySwitch Caffeine
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 10.0
30-day Installs 343 128
90-day Installs 1.2K 363
365-day Installs 7.8K 1.4K
Version 2.6.7 1.6.4
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.5K 17.5K
GitHub Forks 232 1.7K
Open Issues 55 1
License MIT Apache-2.0
Language Swift Java
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 7, 2023 Jan 17, 2024

Reviews

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

Caffeine

Caffeine is a macOS utility that prevents the system from entering sleep mode, making it ideal for developers and users needing prolonged system activity. It integrates seamlessly with macOS and offers a simple yet effective solution for maintaining system wakefulness.

Caffeine prevents the system from going to sleep.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient
  • + Seamless macOS integration
  • + Strong community and developer support

Cons

  • - Basic user interface
  • - Java-based may not appeal to all users