iBetterCharge
iBetterCharge is a battery management and charging optimization utility for macOS that monitors and controls how your Mac charges its battery. It allows users to set charging limits (e.g., stop charging at 80% to extend battery lifespan), schedule charging windows, and view detailed battery health statistics including cycle count and condition. The app targets laptop users concerned with long-term battery preservation, particularly those who keep their Macs plugged in regularly.
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1 suggestionWe could not find reliable information about whether iBetterCharge has been updated with native Apple Silicon support. The bundle ID suggests a third-party developer (Softorino), but the developer's website and recent release information are not available in our search results. To determine your path forward, contact the developer directly via their website or support email to ask whether a native Apple Silicon (arm64) build exists or is planned. If an update is coming, ask when to expect it — this matters because Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), so any Intel-only app will stop launching on that release. In the meantime, iBetterCharge will continue to run under Rosetta 2 on your M-series Mac, but switching to a native build (if available) would give better battery life and performance. If the developer has abandoned the project or confirms no native build is planned, consider alternatives like Aldente or Battery Health 3, both of which offer native Apple Silicon support and similar battery management features.
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