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Afterglow vs Vivid
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Afterglow
8.0Classic After Dark screen savers emulator
Vivid
7.0Adaptive brightness for displays
| Metric | Afterglow | Vivid |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 41 | 25 |
| 90-day Installs | 218 | 64 |
| 365-day Installs | 218 | 361 |
| Version | 1.1 | 2.18.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 470 | 2.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 24 | 99 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 24 |
| License | EPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Clojure | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 29, 2026 | Apr 18, 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
Vivid
Vivid offers adaptive brightness control for macOS displays, automatically adjusting based on ambient light and usage. It benefits users seeking seamless brightness management without manual adjustments.
Automatically adjusts display brightness based on ambient light and usage patterns.
Pros
- + Provides automatic brightness adjustments for user convenience.
- + Helps reduce eye strain by adapting to lighting conditions.
- + Possibly offers customization options for brightness settings.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Limited installs suggest it may not be widely adopted.