coconutBattery vs Stats (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Stats grades higher than coconutBattery: 2.8 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 5, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Stats grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
coconutBattery
Mac app that reads battery health for Macs, iPhones and iPads
Free plan · from $13.99 one-time
Which one is for you
Pick coconutBattery if
- Fits if you want to see how worn a Mac or iPhone battery is
- Works for people buying a used Mac who want the cycle count
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use Windows or Linux, since it is Mac only and needs macOS 12 or later
- Tight if you want the menu bar or lifetime view free, as those are Plus
- Watch out: the Standard edition covers 4.x updates only
- Watch out: it is sold from the vendor's site only, not through any App Store
Pick Stats if
- Fits if you want CPU, memory and network readings in the Mac menu bar at no cost
- Works for Apple silicon and Intel Macs on macOS 12 or newer
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to control your fans, since that part is in legacy mode with no updates or fixes
- Not for you if you run macOS betas, which aren't supported, or Windows or Linux
- Too light for anyone who needs a support line, as one solo developer handles problems through GitHub issues
- Watch out: the Sensors and Bluetooth modules are the least efficient, and turning them off can cut its CPU use by up to 50%
How we grade them
| 2.6GPAcoconutBatteryGood | 2.8GPAStatsGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A$13.99 one-time for Plus Standard, under a year of the typical utility subscription. | AFree and open source under the MIT licence, a download anyone can run, with no subscriptions and optional donations. System Stats, a separate remote monitoring service from the same developer, is where the paid plans are. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe base app with Mac and iPhone/iPad diagnostics is free for good. Plus has a trial of 10 launches. | AAll 9 modules and 13 widget styles are free, as a direct download or through Homebrew. Nothing in the app is held back for paying users. |
| Features | CBattery diagnostics for Mac, iPhone and iPad, but the menu bar details, lifetime analyzer, advanced viewer, notifications and Wi-Fi are all Plus. | CMenu bar readings are its one job and it covers them: CPU load and temperature with the hungriest processes, GPU, memory pressure, disk and SMART health, network speeds, sensors, battery cycles, Bluetooth levels. Fan control is the hole: the listing says it's legacy, with no updates or fixes. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating on record. Install and open it; the numbers are on the first screen. | BNo store rating on record, but there's nothing to set up: install it and the readings appear in the menu bar. A tip from the developer, turning off the Sensors and Bluetooth modules can cut its CPU use by up to 50% in some cases. |
| Platforms and integrations | DMac only, macOS 12 or later, though it reads connected iPhones and iPads. | DMac only, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs with macOS 12 or newer. Beta versions of macOS aren't supported. The one hook-up is System Stats, for watching a Mac from another device. |
| Best for | checking battery health on a Mac or iPhone | free system readings in the Mac menu bar |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: coconutBattery and Stats. How we grade
Where they differ
- coconutBattery can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Stats is open source, according to its own site.
In commonFree planmacOSMenu bar appSystem monitor
At a glance
| coconutBattery | Stats | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $13.99 one-time (coconutBattery Standard) | Free |
| Free plan | The base app with Mac and iPhone/iPad battery diagnostics and saved battery health info; Plus features have a trial of 10 launches. | The whole app is free and open source, with no subscriptions. System Stats, a separate remote monitoring service from the same developer, has paid plans. |
| Free trial | Plus mode can be tried for 10 app launches, activated in the app settings. | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Made by | coconut-flavour.com | exelban |
| Price read from | coconut-flavour.com | mac-stats.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Worth knowing
coconutBattery
- Runs on macOS 12 Monterey or later; older versions of the app exist for older macOS.
- Sold only from the vendor's site, not in any App Store.
- Menu bar details, Wi-Fi support, the lifetime analyzer, advanced viewer and notifications need Plus.
- The Standard edition covers version 4.x updates only.
Stats
- macOS only. It supports macOS 12 Monterey and newer, and beta versions of macOS are not supported.
- Fan control is in legacy mode and receives no updates or fixes.
- The Sensors and Bluetooth modules are the least efficient; the developer says disabling them can cut the app's CPU use by up to 50% in some cases.
- It is maintained by a solo developer, and the FAQ points users with problems to the project's GitHub issues.
Key features
coconutBattery
- Mac battery diagnostic
- Shows live battery quality and health for the Mac.
- iPhone and iPad battery diagnostic
- Reads battery health from a connected iPhone or iPad.
- Menu bar details (Plus)
- Plus shows Mac and iPhone/iPad battery details in the menu bar.
- Battery Lifetime Analyzer (Plus)
- Lifetime figures such as temperature, voltage and charge rate ranges, and battery operating time.
- Advanced viewer (Plus)
- More device details, including SSD read and write statistics on a Mac; available data varies by device.
- Notifications and Wi-Fi (Plus)
- Alerts below a set battery level, and checking an iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi once enabled.
Stats
- CPU and GPU
- Real-time CPU load, frequency and temperature with a list of the most demanding processes, plus GPU utilization, memory and temperature for Intel, AMD and Apple silicon graphics.
- RAM and disk
- Memory pressure, used and free RAM, swap and the top memory-consuming apps, along with free and used disk space, read and write activity and SMART health for each drive.
- Network
- Upload and download speeds, total data usage, and local and public IP addresses.
- Sensors, battery and Bluetooth
- Temperature, voltage, power and fan-speed sensors, battery charge, health and cycle count, and the battery levels of connected Bluetooth devices.
- 13 widget styles
- Each module can appear in the menu bar as a chart, a number, a gauge or a dot, and widgets can be combined, reordered and recolored.
- Remote module
- Stats can stream metrics to System Stats, a separate web dashboard service from the same developer, so a Mac can be monitored from another device.
Plans
coconutBattery
coconutBattery$0
Mac and iPhone/iPad battery diagnostics, and saving battery health info.
coconutBattery Plus Standard$13.99
one-time
Plus features for version 4.x only, unlimited devices, updates for v4.x.
coconutBattery Plus Lifetime Edition$19.39
one-time
Plus features on unlimited devices with all future Plus updates; shown on the page as reduced from $21.55 with no end date.
Stats
Stats$0
All 9 modules and 13 widget styles, as a direct download or through Homebrew. Open source under the MIT license; donations are optional.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, coconutBattery or Stats?
As of Nov 13, 2026, coconutBattery starts at $13.99 one-time (coconutBattery Standard), and Stats is free.
Which has a free plan, coconutBattery or Stats?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both coconutBattery and Stats have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.