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SlimBatteryMonitor vs coconutBattery
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SlimBatteryMonitor
3.0coconutBattery
7.0Tool to show live information about the batteries in various devices
| Metric | SlimBatteryMonitor | coconutBattery |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 3.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 680 |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 2.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 27 | 8.5K |
| Version | 1.5 | 4.3.0,209 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | — |
| GitHub Forks | - | — |
| Open Issues | - | — |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Shell | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 14y ago | — |
| First Seen | Nov 9, 2013 | Jan 7, 2013 |
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 It provides basic battery information, though its outdated code and lack of updates raise concerns about compatibility and reliability.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
coconutBattery
coconutBattery provides live battery information for various devices, making it a useful tool for monitoring battery health. Its auto-update feature ensures users always have the latest version, and it's a reliable choice for those needing detailed battery insights.
Displays live battery information for multiple devices.
Pros
- + Live battery monitoring
- + Auto-updates
- + Support for multiple devices
Cons
- - Potential cost
- - Not open-source