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SlimBatteryMonitor vs Batteries

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

SlimBatteryMonitor

3.0
Utilities

Batteries

6.5
Utilities

Track all your devices' batteries

Metric SlimBatteryMonitor Batteries
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 3.0 6.5
30-day Installs 1 8
90-day Installs 3 40
365-day Installs 27 132
Version 1.5 3.0.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1 12
GitHub Forks - 4
Open Issues - 2
License
Language Shell
Last GitHub Commit 14y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Nov 9, 2013 Aug 9, 2023

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 It provides basic battery information, though its outdated code and lack of updates raise concerns about compatibility and reliability.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

Batteries

Batteries is a macOS app that tracks the battery life of multiple devices, offering detailed information and insights. It's ideal for users managing several electronic devices, providing a centralized view of battery status and health.

Monitors and displays battery information for various devices connected to your Mac.

Pros

  • + Tracks battery life across multiple devices
  • + Provides detailed battery health and usage information
  • + User-friendly interface for monitoring
  • + Recent updates suggest active development

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Limited community support and discussion
  • - Past performance issues, though resolved