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Pester vs KeepingYouAwake
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Pester
6.0Set, dismiss or snooze an alarm or timer
KeepingYouAwake
8.0Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode
| Metric | Pester | KeepingYouAwake |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 1.2K |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 3.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 36 | 11.2K |
| Version | 1.1b24 | 1.6.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 162 | 6.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 14 | 244 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 36 |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Perl | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 15, 2013 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Pester
Pester is a simple and lightweight macOS app for setting, snoozing, or dismissing alarms and timers. It offers a no-frills approach with multiple alarm capabilities, making it ideal for users seeking a straightforward time management tool.
Pester allows users to set, snooze, or dismiss alarms and timers.
Pros
- + Simple and lightweight interface
- + Open-source with a permissive BSD-2-Clause license
- + Supports multiple alarms and timers
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Requires Accessibility permissions, raising privacy concerns
- - Developed in Perl, which may be less familiar to some 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.