Stats vs cpuinfo
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
cpuinfo
7.0CPU meter menu bar app
| Metric | Stats | cpuinfo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | System Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 16.0K | 20 |
| 90-day Installs | 45.7K | 60 |
| 365-day Installs | 136.4K | 358 |
| Version | 3.0.5 | 1.7.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 36.9K | 108 |
| GitHub Forks | 1.2K | 8 |
| Open Issues | 25 | 5 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 4y ago |
| First Seen | Jun 23, 2020 | Dec 9, 2016 |
Reviews
Stats
Stats is a sleek macOS menu bar system monitor that provides real-time insights into CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Its customizable interface and ability to display multiple metrics make it ideal for tech-savvy users who want quick access to system statistics without launching additional apps.
Monitors and displays system statistics such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to system stats
- + Real-time monitoring of multiple system metrics
- + Customizable interface allows users to display preferred statistics
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Available across multiple platforms
Cons
- - Has experienced past stability issues, though these are now resolved
- - Limited customization options for some users
cpuinfo
CPUInfo is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that provides real-time CPU usage monitoring, ideal for users needing quick access to system performance metrics. It offers a simple interface for tracking CPU activity and is open-source, appealing to developers and sysadmins.
Monitors and displays CPU usage statistics in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient for real-time monitoring
- + Open-source, enhancing transparency and customization
- + Targeted towards macOS users with specific needs
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may pose security risks
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions