smcFanControl vs iStat : Which is Better?

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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

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iStat

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

License: Commercial

Categories: OS & Utilities System & Hardware

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows iPhone

smcFanControl VS iStat Feature comparision

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

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