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The coconutBattery Insider’s Guide

Everything we know about coconutBattery in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.

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ToolGPANovember 2026

coconutBattery

The Insider’s Guide

Mac app that reads battery health for Macs, iPhones and iPads

Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from coconutBattery’s own pages.

Made by coconut-flavour.com · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com

2.6GPA

Contents

  1. 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
  2. 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
  3. 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
  4. 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
  5. 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
  6. 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
  7. 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

ToolGPA put this guide together from coconutBattery’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on coconutBattery’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.

Part 01 · Overview

Welcome

What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first

2.6

GPA, above 69 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade

coconutBattery is a macOS app that shows live battery information for the Mac it runs on and for a connected iPhone or iPad. The base app is free to download. An optional Plus mode, sold as a one-time purchase, adds menu bar details, Wi-Fi connection to iOS devices, lifetime statistics and notifications.

To get you started, here are 9 things to know about coconutBattery, taken from its own pages and our grades.

The menu bar details, lifetime analyzer and notifications need the paid Plus edition, and it is not in any App Store.
From our report card of coconutBattery
  1. 1

    Best for checking battery health on a Mac or iPhone

    coconutBattery reads battery health for Macs, iPhones and iPads, free.

  2. 2

    What it costs

    Paid plans start at $13.99 one-time (coconutBattery Standard).

  3. 3

    There is a 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.

  4. 4

    It runs on macOS

    macOS.

  5. 5

    Mac battery diagnostic

    Shows live battery quality and health for the Mac.

  6. 6

    iPhone and iPad battery diagnostic

    Reads battery health from a connected iPhone or iPad.

  7. 7

    Menu bar details (Plus)

    Plus shows Mac and iPhone/iPad battery details in the menu bar.

  8. 8

    A 2.6 GPA, above 69 of 186

    That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

  9. 9

    Keep it

    Nothing coconutBattery does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.

coconutBattery at a glance

Pricing
Free plan, from $13.99 one-time (coconutBattery Standard)
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
Plus mode can be tried for 10 app launches, activated in the app settings.
Runs on
macOS
Made by
coconut-flavour.com
Category
Desktop Utilities
Our grade
2.6 GPA, good

The report card

Best for checking battery health on a Mac or iPhone

coconutBattery reads battery health for Macs, iPhones and iPads, free. The menu bar details, lifetime analyzer and notifications need the paid Plus edition, and it is not in any App Store.

ToolGPA report cardcoconutBatteryGraded Nov 13, 2026
SubjectGradeComment
Value for moneyA$13.99 one-time for Plus Standard, under a year of the typical utility subscription.
Free plan and trialBThe base app with Mac and iPhone/iPad diagnostics is free for good. Plus has a trial of 10 launches.
FeaturesCBattery diagnostics for Mac, iPhone and iPad, but the menu bar details, lifetime analyzer, advanced viewer, notifications and Wi-Fi are all Plus.
Ease of useBNo rating on record. Install and open it; the numbers are on the first screen.
Platforms and integrationsDMac only, macOS 12 or later, though it reads connected iPhones and iPads.
Grade point averageGood, out of 4.02.6

An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.

Who coconutBattery is for

  • 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

Who it is not for

  • 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

Good to know

Good for

  • Mac owners checking battery wear before buying or selling a laptop
  • People who want iPhone or iPad battery health read from a Mac

Worth knowing

  • 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.

Part 02 · Pricing

What it costs

Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved

$13.99 one-time

To start. There is a free plan too

coconutBattery has a free plan. Paid plans start at $13.99 one-time (coconutBattery Standard).

The base app with Mac and iPhone/iPad diagnostics is free for good.
From our grade for free plan and trial

  • 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.

The 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.

Trying it first

Plus mode can be tried for 10 app launches, activated in the app settings.

Read from coconut-flavour.com on Nov 13, 2026.

Part 03 · Features

What it does

Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it

1

Place it runs: macOS

Mac app that reads battery health for Macs, iPhones and iPads. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, menu bar app, system monitor.

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.

Where it runs

  • macOS

What it works with

Its own pages name no integrations.

coconutBattery is made by coconut-flavour.com.

Part 04 · Standing

Where it stands

Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own

69/186

Other desktop utilities it is graded above

coconutBattery's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 69 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 46.

It stands best on value for money (A, above 55 of 186) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. coconutBattery’s own letter is outlined.

  • AValue for moneyAbove 55 of 186
  • BFree plan and trialAbove 75 of 186
  • CFeaturesAbove 2 of 186
  • BEase of useAbove 78 of 186
  • DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 186

Keep it, or make your own?

Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.

Keep it

Nothing coconutBattery does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.

It costs $13.99, paid once.

What you could not

  • Readings from inside the operating system.
  • A native app living in the menu bar.
  • A real app for macOS. Something home-made would be a web page.

What this rests on. coconutBattery’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.

Part 05 · Alternatives

The alternatives

The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side

iStat Menus, Stats, AlDente and CleanMyMac

The 4 tools coconutBattery is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.

Part 06 · Questions

Quick answers

The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two

11

Questions, each answered in a line or two

The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.

Is coconutBattery free?

coconutBattery has a 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.

How much does coconutBattery cost?

coconutBattery lists 3 plans. coconutBattery: $0. coconutBattery Plus Standard: $13.99 one-time. coconutBattery Plus Lifetime Edition: $19.39 one-time.

What platforms does coconutBattery work on?

coconutBattery is available on macOS.

Does coconutBattery have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. coconutBattery is listed for macOS.

Does coconutBattery have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. coconutBattery is listed for macOS.

Is coconutBattery open source?

coconutBattery is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.

Does coconutBattery have a free trial?

Yes. Plus mode can be tried for 10 app launches, activated in the app settings.

Who makes coconutBattery?

coconutBattery is made by coconut-flavour.com.

What are the alternatives to coconutBattery?

The closest alternatives to coconutBattery in our directory are iStat Menus, Stats, AlDente and CleanMyMac.

How does coconutBattery compare with other desktop utilities?

coconutBattery's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 69 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 46.

Could I make my own version of coconutBattery?

Nothing coconutBattery does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.

Where this guide comes from

The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from coconutBattery’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from coconut-flavour.com's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.

Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by coconut-flavour.com. Prices change, so check coconut-flavour.com before you buy.

Part 07 · About

About ToolGPA

Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

7,721

Tools graded, in 95 categories

ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.

Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.

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Prices and grades as they are today

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Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what coconutBattery’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. coconutBattery is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by coconut-flavour.com. Prices and plans change: check coconut-flavour.com before you buy.