Wintertime vs Battery
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Wintertime
5.0Utility to freeze apps running in the background to save battery
Battery
7.0App for managing battery charging. (Also installs a CLI on first use.)
| Metric | Wintertime | Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 524 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 2.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 42 | 12.2K |
| Version | 0.0.7 | 1.4.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 116 | 6.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 271 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 160 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 7, 2022 |
Reviews
Wintertime
Wintertime is a macOS utility that freezes background apps to extend battery life, offering customization for selective app management. It targets users seeking battery optimization without advanced technical skills.
Freezes background applications to reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
Pros
- + Saves battery life by freezing unused background apps
- + Open-source with MIT license for transparency
- + Customizable to select which apps to freeze
Cons
- - High CPU usage reported, impacting performance
- - UI/UX issues, including inability to copy/paste
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