Hot displays the CPU speed limit caused by thermal issues in the macOS menu bar.
Xbar
vsMacThrottle
Xbar vs MacThrottle
How do Xbar and MacThrottle compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Xbar | MacThrottle |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | xbar places output from shell scripts and other programs in the macOS menu bar for at-a-glance access. | MacThrottle monitors thermal pressure in the macOS menu bar and alerts users to thermal throttling. |
| Website | ||
| Type | App | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | macOS | macOS |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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