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Afterglow vs Fruit Screensaver
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Afterglow
8.0Classic After Dark screen savers emulator
Fruit Screensaver
7.5Screensaver of the vintage Apple logo
| Metric | Afterglow | Fruit Screensaver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 41 | 2 |
| 90-day Installs | 218 | 13 |
| 365-day Installs | 218 | 86 |
| Version | 1.1 | 1.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 470 | 152 |
| GitHub Forks | 24 | 4 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 4 |
| License | EPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Clojure | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 29, 2026 | Jun 1, 2025 |
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
Fruit Screensaver
Fruit Screensaver displays a vintage Apple logo as a screensaver, created using Swift and NSBezierPath. It's a nostalgic and visually appealing choice for macOS users who appreciate retro Apple aesthetics.
Displays a retro Apple logo as a screensaver using vector graphics.
Pros
- + Unique and nostalgic design featuring the vintage Apple logo
- + Well-crafted using Swift and vector graphics for smooth performance
- + Open-source with an MIT license, promoting transparency and community contributions
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates
- - Limited to older macOS versions (not compatible with macOS >10.15)