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Afterglow vs BetterDisplay
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Afterglow
8.0Classic After Dark screen savers emulator
BetterDisplay
8.0Display management tool
| Metric | Afterglow | BetterDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 136 | 9.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 136 | 26.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 136 | 90.2K |
| Version | 1.0.1 | 4.3.6 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 470 | 30.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 24 | 556 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 174 |
| License | EPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | Clojure | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 29, 2026 | Jun 22, 2022 |
Reviews
Afterglow
Afterglow lets users experience the classic After Dark screen savers on modern macOS, offering a nostalgic and visually appealing experience for design enthusiasts and retro tech fans.
Emulates and runs classic After Dark screen savers on macOS.
Pros
- + Revives nostalgic screen savers from the 90s
- + Actively maintained with auto-update feature
- + Clean and minimal design aesthetic
Cons
- - Niche appeal may limit its user base
- - Still a new project with a small install base
BetterDisplay
BetterDisplay is a powerful display management tool for macOS, offering features like HiDPI scaling, brightness adjustments, and virtual screens. It's ideal for users with multiple monitors or those needing advanced display configurations.
Manages display settings and configurations on macOS devices.
Pros
- + Advanced display management features
- + Active development and community support
- + Highly customizable settings
Cons
- - Some open issues and bugs
- - Occasional compatibility problems with macOS updates