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SessionRestore vs KeepingYouAwake
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SessionRestore
4.0Helps to keep numerous Safari tabs open for reading them later
KeepingYouAwake
8.0Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode
| Metric | SessionRestore | KeepingYouAwake |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Browsers | Utilities |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 1.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 3.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 30 | 11.1K |
| Version | 3.2.1 | 1.6.8 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 6.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 244 |
| Open Issues | 4 | 36 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | CSS | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 13, 2020 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
SessionRestore
SessionRestore helps users save and restore Safari tabs, offering a convenient way to resume browsing later. It is particularly useful for those who frequently manage numerous tabs and want to avoid losing their work.
SessionRestore saves and restores Safari tabs to help users resume browsing where they left off.
Pros
- + Addresses a common need for tab management in Safari
- + Lightweight and integrates directly with Safari
- + Potentially useful for users who frequently manage multiple tabs
Cons
- - Inactive project with unresolved issues
- - Low community usage and engagement
- - Risk of unreliability due to lack of recent updates
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.