gfxCardStatus vs Stats
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
gfxCardStatus
7.0Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
| Metric | gfxCardStatus | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 14.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 4 | 41.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 16 | 122.3K |
| Version | 2.4.4i | 2.12.13 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 561 | 36.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 40 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 28 | 25 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 15, 2016 | Jun 23, 2020 |
Reviews
gfxCardStatus
gfxCardStatus is a utility for managing GPU switching on MacBooks, allowing users to switch between integrated and discrete GPUs to optimize battery life or performance. It is particularly useful for users with dual-GPU MacBooks who want to extend battery life or improve graphics performance.
Monitors and switches between integrated and discrete GPUs on MacBooks.
Pros
- + Helps extend battery life by switching to integrated GPU.
- + Free and open-source.
- + Useful for users with dual-GPU MacBooks.
Cons
- - No auto-updates; last commit in 2020.
- - Some compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
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