iStat vs smcFanControl : Which is Better?

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iStat

iStat is an advanced Mac system monitor for your menubar. Developed by Bjango

License: Commercial

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows iPhone

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smcFanControl

mcFanControl controls the fans of every Intel Mac to make it run cooler. Developed by Hendrik Holtmann

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X

iStat VS smcFanControl Feature comparision

Feature iStat smcFanControl
Fan speed control
Graphs
Hardware Monitoring
Memory usage
Sits in the MenuBar
Real-time monitoring
Remote monitoring
System Info
Sits in the System Tray
Temperature Monitoring
Portable
Voltage monitoring
Overclock
Support for 64 bit
FPS counter
Configurable
CPU temperature
Network Monitoring
Process Monitoring
Picture sharing
Automated speed adjustments
Desktop Environment
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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