Utilities
By David Wernhart, Matthias Kerbl & Daria Lazepko
AlDente: Set a charge limit for your MacBook battery.
AlDente can pause MacBook charging at a level you choose, such as 80%. This is useful when the Mac stays plugged in for long periods.
AlDente gives the MacBook battery a charging ceiling.
A Mac menu-bar app that stops charging at your chosen percentage.
Choose a limit, such as 80%. AlDente pauses charging when the battery reaches that level, even if the Mac stays plugged in. Pro adds controls for temperature, schedules, calibration, and other charging routines. AlDente does not promise to repair a battery or guarantee a longer lifespan.
At a glance
- Platforms
- Mac
- Price
- Free · Pro €11.49/yr or €23.99 once · also on Setapp
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- Charging behavior is configurable beyond one limit — The official overview documents charge limiting, heat protection, sailing, calibration, scheduled charging, top-up, discharge, and Shortcuts.
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