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Turbo Boost Switcher vs Jiggler
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Turbo Boost Switcher
8.0Enable and disable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost feature
Jiggler
7.0Keep your computer awake
| Metric | Turbo Boost Switcher | Jiggler |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 133 | 204 |
| 90-day Installs | 427 | 578 |
| 365-day Installs | 983 | 2.2K |
| Version | 2.13.0 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.5K | 312 |
| GitHub Forks | 152 | 38 |
| Open Issues | 48 | 17 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 7, 2015 | Jun 16, 2014 |
Reviews
Turbo Boost Switcher
Turbo Boost Switcher is a unique macOS app that allows users to control Intel CPU Turbo Boost, offering a user-friendly interface for managing performance and thermal settings. It benefits users concerned with balancing CPU performance and system cooling.
Enables or disables Intel CPU Turbo Boost functionality.
Pros
- + Unique and essential functionality for CPU performance control
- + User-friendly interface for managing system settings
- + Open-source with active development and community support
Cons
- - Lacks automatic updates through Homebrew
- - Requires password entry on each login
Jiggler
Jiggler is a lightweight macOS utility designed to keep your computer awake by preventing sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their Mac to remain active during extended periods, such as for streaming or long downloads.
Prevents the computer from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Lightweight and simple design
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Recent updates and active maintenance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions