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SlimBatteryMonitor vs BatFi

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SlimBatteryMonitor

3.0
Utilities

BatFi

8.0
Utilities

App for managing battery charging

Metric SlimBatteryMonitor BatFi
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 3.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1 73
90-day Installs 3 369
365-day Installs 27 2.2K
Version 1.5 3.0.4
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1 568
GitHub Forks - 56
Open Issues - 65
License MIT
Language Shell Swift
Last GitHub Commit 14y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 9, 2013 Feb 23, 2026

Reviews

SlimBatteryMonitor

SlimBatteryMonitor is a simple battery status monitor for macOS with no official description. It provides basic battery information, though its outdated code and lack of updates raise concerns about compatibility and reliability.

Monitors and displays battery status and notifications on macOS.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and simple
  • + Free to use
  • + Shell script-based for efficiency

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Last updated in 2012, likely incompatible with newer systems

BatFi

BatFi is a macOS utility that allows users to manage and optimize battery charging by setting custom limits and monitoring battery health. It's particularly useful for those looking to extend their laptop's battery lifespan by preventing overcharging.

BatFi enables users to set custom battery charging thresholds and monitor battery health to prevent overcharging.

Pros

  • + Effectively extends battery life by preventing overcharging.
  • + Customizable charging limits provide tailored management.
  • + Open-source with active community contributions.

Cons

  • - Some open issues on GitHub may indicate pending improvements.
  • - User interface could be more polished.