Question 1

Does CoconutBattery have a log function?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't record any data. The display is also only updated every few seconds, so that an exact evaluation over time would be difficult.

Question 2

Can you use CoconutBattery without a USB cable (via WLAN)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it works. You have to activate the WiFi synchronization for the iPhone on the Mac to use this function. However, you also need the commercial plus version for this feature.

Question 3

What is the difference between the free and the plus version of the app?

Accepted Answer

With the Plus version you buy a one-time upgrade that unlocks these features: WiFi support, iOS battery analysis, extended view for iOS devices and Macs, user-defined print templates, notifications.

Question 4

What does the Plus version of CoconutBattery cost?

Accepted Answer

The plus version of the Mac app CoconutBattery costs 9,95 euros (as of April 2021).

Question 5

Does the app also work on Apple Silicon Macs with the M1 chip?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the app was updated at the beginning of 2021, which has now introduced compatibility with Apple Silicon Macs. The update was available free of charge.

Question 6

Why is the current maximum capacity higher than the design capacity?

Accepted Answer

The value under "Design Capacity" is the capacity that the battery in the device should have after it leaves the factory. In the manufacture of rechargeable batteries, however, chemical processes are involved, the result of which can never be 100% predicted. Therefore, in some cases, the current maximum capacity may be higher than the design capacity.

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