Pulse for Mac vs BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse for Mac
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Monitor your Mac's system performance in real-time from your iPhone. Pulse for Mac displays CPU usage, GPU usage, temperatures, memory pressure, battery level, and fan speed β all streamed live over your local Wi-Fi network. Features: β’ Real-time CPU & GPU usage with temperature β’ Memory usage and pressure indicator β’ Battery level and charging status β’ Fan speed monitoring β’ Auto-discovery via Bonjour β’ Portrait and landscape layouts β’ Keep Screen On option for desk display Requirements: β’ MacPulse Server running on your Mac (free download at GitHub) β’ iPhone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi network
BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug
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Battery Controller for SwitchBot Plug is a battery longevity utility designed to communicate directly with your SwitchBot Plug Mini over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to prevent battery degradation and swelling caused by prolonged overcharging. Through native iOS Shortcuts & App Intents integration, you can automate full background power cutoff and resumption based on your device's exact battery level. ---------------------------- β Key Features ---------------------------- 1. Native iOS Shortcuts & Automation Integration Powered by App Intents, the app provides instant actions: "Turn On Plug" and "Turn Off Plug". Simply set up an iOS Automation (e.g., Turn OFF at 80%, Turn ON at 20%) to keep your battery healthy automaticallyβeven when your iPhone is locked and sleeping. 2. Direct BLE Control (No Hub, No Login) No SwitchBot account or cloud subscription needed. Your iOS device pairs directly with the SwitchBot Plug Mini via Bluetooth, ensuring private, responsive, and reliable operation. 3. Quick Controls & Local History Logs Test your smart plug right from the dashboard. Review timestamped execution logs within the app anytime. 4. Privacy-First Zero analytics, zero ads, zero data collection. All settings and logs stay strictly on your device. ---------------------------- β Supported Devices ---------------------------- - SwitchBot Plug Mini (US & JP models) * A SwitchBot Hub is NOT required. ---------------------------- β Disclaimer ---------------------------- This app is an independent third-party utility developed by SHADOW'S WORKS LLC. and is not affiliated with or endorsed by SwitchBot (Woan Technology).
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Verdict
Pulse for Mac and BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pulse for Mac | BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InGyu Rho | SHADOW'S WORKS LLC. |
In-app purchases
Pulse for Mac
No in-app purchases
BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pulse for Mac free?
Is BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug free?
Do Pulse for Mac or BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug have ads?
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