Status Trio vs Battery
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Status Trio
9.0Menu bar and Dock monitor for Wi-Fi, battery, and volume
Battery
7.0App for managing battery charging. (Also installs a CLI on first use.)
| Metric | Status Trio | Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 22 | 346 |
| 90-day Installs | 22 | 853 |
| 365-day Installs | 22 | 9.0K |
| Version | 1.6.0 | 1.4.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 705 | 6.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 43 | 271 |
| Open Issues | 8 | 160 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | today | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 7, 2022 |
Reviews
Status Trio
Status Trio is a compact, configurable macOS app that combines Wi-Fi, battery, and volume into a single status icon for the menu bar and Dock. It's ideal for users who want a streamlined view of system status without clutter.
Monitors Wi-Fi, battery, and volume status and displays them in a single icon in the menu bar and/or Dock.
Pros
- + Compact and customizable interface
- + Active development with frequent updates
- + Open-source with Apache-2.0 license
Cons
- - Limited customization options beyond basic settings
- - No user reviews available
Battery
Battery is a macOS app for managing battery charging on Apple silicon Macs, offering both GUI and CLI options. It helps users customize charging behavior and optimize battery life, particularly useful for those concerned about battery health and longevity.
Manages battery charging status for Apple silicon Macs through a graphical user interface and command-line interface.
Pros
- + Provides both GUI and CLI for managing battery charging
- + Customizable battery charging behavior
- + Helps optimize battery life and health
Cons
- - Some users report issues with macOS 26.0 compatibility
- - Open issues regarding installation errors