OverSight vs Stats
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OverSight
7.0Monitors computer mic and webcam
Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
| Metric | OverSight | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 169 | 14.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 492 | 40.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.6K | 122.1K |
| Version | 2.4.0 | 2.12.13 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 645 | 36.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 51 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 39 | 25 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 15, 2016 | Jun 23, 2020 |
Reviews
OverSight
OverSight is a privacy-focused macOS app that monitors microphone and webcam usage, alerting users in real-time. It benefits privacy-conscious individuals and those concerned about unauthorized hardware access.
Monitors the internal microphone and webcam, alerting users when they are accessed.
Pros
- + Privacy-focused monitoring of microphone and webcam usage
- + Real-time alerts for unauthorized access
- + Open-source with active development
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues regarding functionality and performance
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