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Afterglow vs WebViewScreenSaver

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Afterglow

8.0
Utilities

Classic After Dark screen savers emulator

WebViewScreenSaver

7.0
Utilities

Screen saver that displays web pages

Metric Afterglow WebViewScreenSaver
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 136 84
90-day Installs 136 266
365-day Installs 136 1.1K
Version 1.0.1 2.5
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 470 1.3K
GitHub Forks 24 149
Open Issues 16 3
License EPL-2.0 Apache-2.0
Language Clojure Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 8mo ago 9mo ago
First Seen Aug 29, 2026 Aug 9, 2023

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

WebViewScreenSaver

WebViewScreenSaver is a unique macOS screen saver that displays web content, offering a dynamic alternative to traditional static images. It caters to users who appreciate technology integration and customization in their desktop experience.

Displays web pages as a screen saver using a Web View.

Pros

  • + Unique integration of web content for screen savers
  • + Customizable web page display
  • + Appeals to tech-savvy users seeking innovation

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Historical compatibility issues with newer macOS versions