# Juicy > Juicy is a native macOS battery management app that replaces Apple's basic battery warnings with beautiful, customizable alerts you can't ignore for every device. Featured by Apple on the Mac App Store under "Apps We Love". The battery app Apple should've built. ## Key Information - **Platform:** Native macOS app (Swift, macOS 15.0+) - **Pricing:** - Direct Download: $14.99/year or $24.99 lifetime (full feature set) - Mac App Store: $9.99 lifetime license, no subscription (fewer features than direct download) - **Rating:** 4.85 stars with 100+ reviews - **Developer:** Built by Dominik Sobe ([@sobedominik](https://x.com/sobedominik)) - **Performance:** Uses less than 0.1% CPU, minimal memory footprint - **Languages:** Available in 10 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Italian, Russian, and more on the way - **Distribution:** Available on Mac App Store, Setapp, and direct download ## Core Features Juicy provides: 1. **Custom Battery Alerts:** Set up custom battery alerts at any battery percentage (3%, 5%, 15%, 20%, 80%, etc.) with beautiful native-like notification pills, screen glow effects that grab your attention, and custom sounds 2. **Battery Health Tracking:** Real-time health percentage, cycle count, temperature warnings, voltage monitoring, and Apple service recommendations — all from the menu bar 3. **Themeable Menu Bar Icon:** Compact iPhone-style battery display with percentage inside, smart color coding, and themeable icons that save space over the default macOS battery icon 4. **Lifecycle Alerts:** Know every stage of your battery lifecycle — notifications when charged above 80% to protect lifespan, plus alerts for unplug and charger-connected events with custom sounds for each 5. **Multi-Device Battery Tracking:** AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Magic Mouse, Keyboard, Trackpad, and your Mac — all ranked by battery level with color-coded bars in a unified "Now Display". Per-device low-battery and fully-charged alerts so nothing dies mid-call 6. **Auto-Dismiss Notifications:** Automatically dismisses the annoying default macOS battery pop-ups that interrupt you mid-flow, so Juicy's beautiful alerts are the only ones you see 7. **Charge Limit & Battery Care (Direct Download and Setapp):** Cap charging at any percentage to hold your battery in the healthy 50 to 80 percent range, with Sailing Mode to avoid micro-charging churn, Automatic Discharge back down to the limit while plugged in, a one-tap menu bar override to top up to 100 percent, and a MagSafe cable that turns green the moment you are held at the limit 8. **Per-App Energy Insights (Direct Download and Setapp):** See your energy use by app and exactly which ones drain your battery, with a live snapshot of what is running now plus 24 hour, 7 day, and 30 day history with sparklines and smart callouts when an app misbehaves 9. **iPhone & iPad Battery Diagnostics (Direct Download and Setapp):** Plug in an iPhone or iPad to see its real battery health, cycle count, temperature, and full lifetime stats right inside Juicy, no extra app required (also works over Wi-Fi with Pro) 10. **Power Flow Visualization:** A live, animated diagram of the watts flowing between the adapter, the battery, and your Mac ## The Problem It Solves macOS only alerts at 10% and 5% battery, with no customization options. On recent macOS versions, it nags every minute until you plug in. There's no health tracking, temperature monitoring, or customizable alert levels. Juicy fixes all of this with beautiful, attention-grabbing notifications that actually make you grab your charger. ## Use Cases - **Cafe Work:** Get the last juice with 5% and 3% alerts—know when you have 10 minutes vs. 2 minutes left - **Battery Health:** Get notified at 80% charge to unplug and maximize battery lifespan - **Deep Focus:** Never get pushed out of flow by unexpected shutdown with 20% and 15% warnings, with annoying macOS pop-ups auto-dismissed so Juicy's beautiful alerts are the only ones you see - **Presentations:** Set alerts at 25% and 15% to avoid embarrassing mid-pitch shutdowns - **Multi-Device Workflows:** See AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Magic Mouse, Keyboard, Trackpad, and Mac battery levels in one place — get alerted before AirPods die mid-call or your keyboard dies mid-typing ## How to Get Juicy Juicy is available through multiple distribution channels: 1. **Direct Download:** Get the self-distributed version from [getjuicy.app](https://getjuicy.app) with a 3-day free trial and 14-day money-back guarantee. Choose between a $14.99/year license (includes one year of updates) or $24.99 lifetime license (lifetime updates). Includes the full feature set. 2. **Mac App Store:** Download from the [Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/juicy-battery-alerts-health/id6752221257) for $9.99 lifetime license, no subscription. Note: the App Store version has fewer features than the direct download due to App Store sandboxing restrictions. 3. **Setapp:** Access Juicy as part of your [Setapp subscription](https://setapp.com/apps/juicy) — includes the full feature set. Choose the distribution method that works best for you. For the complete feature set, pick the direct download or Setapp. ## Documentation - [Website](https://getjuicy.app): Official website with features, pricing, and download options - [Press Kit](https://getjuicy.app/press): Press resources and media kit - [Developer Twitter](https://x.com/sobedominik): Follow the indie developer behind Juicy ## Technical Details - Written entirely in Swift, optimized for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) - Native macOS app following every design guideline (not Electron) - Compatible with Intel-based Macs - Privacy-first: All data stays local, no cloud syncing or tracking - Localized into 10 languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Italian, Russian), with more on the way - Available on Mac App Store, Setapp, and as direct download - **Pricing:** - Direct Download: 3-day free trial, then $14.99/year or $24.99 lifetime (full feature set) - Mac App Store: $9.99 lifetime license, no subscription (fewer features than direct download due to App Store sandboxing) - 14-day money-back guarantee (direct download) ## Origin Story Built by a digital nomad, Dominik Sobe, who loves squeezing the last bit of juice out of his battery when working from coffee shops, planes, and remote locations. Tired of ignoring default macOS battery alerts and experiencing the "lag of death" when the battery suddenly dies mid-work. Juicy was built to nag you enough that you actually get up and find your charger—or know to wrap up your work and touch some grass. ## Customer Reviews With a 4.85-star rating and 100+ reviews on the Mac App Store, users consistently praise Juicy for: **Preventing Battery Deaths:** - "Juicy has already saved me multiple times from battery death" - "Never lose work to unexpected shutdowns anymore" **Superior Design:** - "Replaced the standard Mac battery icon immediately with Juicy's" - "Can't believe Apple didn't make this themselves" - "The notifications are beautiful and actually get my attention" **Performance & Reliability:** - "Compared to other Mac battery apps, it performs exceptionally well" - "Uses almost no resources, exactly what a menu bar app should be" **Custom Alerts:** - "Finally can set high and low battery alerts exactly where I need them" - "The 80% charge alert has helped me keep my battery healthier" - "Love setting alerts at 3% and 5% when working from cafes without outlets" ## Contact - **Email:** hello@getjuicy.app - **Website:** https://getjuicy.app - **Developer:** [@sobedominik](https://x.com/sobedominik)