TimeMachineStatus vs Stats
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TimeMachineStatus
6.0Menu bar app to show Time Machine information
Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
| Metric | TimeMachineStatus | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 23 | 14.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 64 | 40.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 274 | 122.1K |
| Version | 0.3.0 | 2.12.13 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 319 | 36.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 16 | 25 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 16, 2023 | Jun 23, 2020 |
Reviews
TimeMachineStatus
TimeMachineStatus is a menu bar app that provides detailed insights into Time Machine backups, offering more information than the default macOS interface. It's ideal for users who want to monitor and manage their backup processes more effectively.
Displays detailed Time Machine backup status and information directly in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Provides detailed backup information beyond the default macOS interface
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access
- + Auto-updates keep the app current
Cons
- - History of crashes and bugs that may affect reliability
- - Open issues suggest some instability and areas for improvement
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