AirBattery displays battery levels for connected devices in the Mac Dock, menu bar, or widgets.
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24 alternativesBatteryBuddy
Battery Buddy adds a battery indicator to the Mac menu bar, similar to the default indicator, according to its page.
About BatteryBuddy
Battery Buddy is a Mac app that shows a battery indicator in the menu bar as an alternative to the system indicator. It requires macOS 11.0 or newer. The developer states it is intended for Macs with a battery and has only tested it on a MacBook Pro, so behavior on Macs without a battery is unknown.
Key features
- Displays battery status in the Mac menu bar
- Checks for and downloads app updates
Best for: MacBook users on macOS 11.0 or newer who want a different menu bar battery indicator.
Good for
- States it collects no user data and only connects to the internet for updates
Watch out for
- Probably will not work on Macs without a battery
- Only tested on MacBook Pro, so behavior on other models is unknown
BatteryBuddy at a glance
- Website
- batterybuddy.app
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- macOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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BatteryBuddy FAQ
What if my Mac doesn't have a battery?
It probably won't work. It has only been tested on a MacBook Pro and may behave unexpectedly or crash.
Can I request a feature?
Possibly. The developer invites feature requests by email or on Mastodon.
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