Comparison
Perked vs Theine
Looking for a Theine alternative to keep your Mac awake while your coding agents work? Here's an honest look at how Perked and Theine compare — what each is best at, and which one fits your workflow.
What is Theine?
Theine is a popular, well-rated menu-bar keep-awake app: a one-click toggle with a timer and macOS Shortcuts integration. It is simple and dependable, with no triggers or conditions.
The main difference
Theine is a manual on/off toggle with a timer. Perked instead detects your coding agents and switches on by itself, then adds power-awareness, clamshell, and Lock & Leave that Theine does not offer.
Perked vs Theine, feature by feature
| Feature | Perked | Theine |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-detects AI coding agents (zero setup) | — | |
| Power-aware (AC / battery threshold) | — | |
| Clamshell / lid-closed keep-awake | — | |
| Timed sessions | ||
| Lock & Leave (lock screen, stay awake) | — | |
| Runs entirely on-device (no account) | ||
| Open source | — | — |
| Price | One-time from €1 | $3.99 one-time |
“Manual setup” means the app can do it, but you configure it yourself. Last reviewed June 2026.
Which should you pick?
Choose Theine if…
- You want a cheap, polished manual toggle with a timer.
- You like its macOS Shortcuts integration.
- You do not need agent detection or power rules.
Choose Perked if…
- You want keep-awake that follows your agents automatically.
- You need battery awareness or lid-closed sessions.
- You want Lock & Leave for unattended runs.
FAQ
What does Perked add over Theine? +
Automatic detection of coding agents, power-awareness (AC / battery threshold), clamshell / lid-closed sessions, and Lock & Leave — versus Theine’s manual toggle and timer.
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