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Afterglow vs Jiggler
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Afterglow
8.0Classic After Dark screen savers emulator
Jiggler
7.0Keep your computer awake
| Metric | Afterglow | Jiggler |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 136 | 153 |
| 90-day Installs | 136 | 484 |
| 365-day Installs | 136 | 2.3K |
| Version | 1.0.1 | 1.10 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 470 | 312 |
| GitHub Forks | 24 | 38 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 17 |
| License | EPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Clojure | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 8mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 29, 2026 | Jun 16, 2014 |
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
Jiggler
Jiggler is a lightweight macOS utility designed to keep your computer awake by preventing sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their Mac to remain active during extended periods, such as for streaming or long downloads.
Prevents the computer from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Lightweight and simple design
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Recent updates and active maintenance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions