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ballast vs Lunar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ballast
7.0Status Bar app to keep the audio balance from drifting
Lunar
8.0Adaptive brightness for external displays
| Metric | ballast | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 954 |
| 90-day Installs | 7 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 34 | 10.9K |
| Version | 2.0.0 | 6.10.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 469 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 134 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 5 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 8, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
ballast
Ballast is a status bar app that maintains audio balance, preventing drift. It's ideal for audio professionals and heavy listeners who need consistent sound quality.
Monitors and maintains audio balance in the status bar to prevent drift.
Pros
- + Small footprint and integrates seamlessly with macOS status bar
- + Addresses a specific audio stability need effectively
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion and traction
Lunar
Lunar is a macOS utility that provides adaptive brightness and volume control for external displays, making it ideal for users with multiple monitors. Its automatic adjustments based on ambient light and preferences enhance productivity and comfort.
Lunar automatically adjusts brightness and volume for external displays based on ambient light and user settings.
Pros
- + Actively developed with strong community support
- + Effective adaptive brightness and volume control
- + Seamless integration with macOS
Cons
- - Niche appeal may limit its user base
- - Potential learning curve for new users