Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Pulse for Mac

Features
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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

About

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 automaticallyβ€”even 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).

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Pulse for Mac versus BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse for MacBatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size0 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInGyu RhoSHADOW'S WORKS LLC.

In-app purchases

None

Pulse for Mac

No in-app purchases

None

BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse for Mac free?
Pulse for Mac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug free?
BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse for Mac or BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug have ads?
Neither Pulse for Mac nor BatteryCtrl for SwitchBot Plug shows ads.

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