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Wintertime vs Last Window Quits
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Wintertime
5.0Utility to freeze apps running in the background to save battery
Last Window Quits
6.0Automatically quit apps when their last window is closed
| Metric | Wintertime | Last Window Quits |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 32 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 79 |
| 365-day Installs | 42 | 279 |
| Version | 0.0.7 | 1.1.4,2024,12 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 116 | 9 |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | - |
| Open Issues | 2 | 4 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | JavaScript | HTML |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 11mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Nov 19, 2024 |
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
Last Window Quits
Last Window Quits automatically quits macOS applications when their last window is closed, streamlining your workflow by reducing open apps. It's ideal for power users and developers who manage multiple applications simultaneously.
The app quits applications when their last window is closed.
Pros
- + Helpful for reducing open applications
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Auto-updates keep the app current
Cons
- - Some compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
- - Open feature requests indicate room for improvement