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BestRes vs BetterDisplay
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BestRes
6.0Quickly change your screen resolution from the menubar
BetterDisplay
8.0Display management tool
| Metric | BestRes | BetterDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 8.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 25.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 28 | 74.1K |
| Version | 1.0,100,1426778671 | 4.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 30.3K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 556 |
| Open Issues | — | 174 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 27, 2015 | Jun 22, 2022 |
Reviews
BestRes
BestRes allows users to quickly change their screen resolution directly from the menubar, making it ideal for those who need frequent resolution adjustments, especially on Retina displays.
BestRes enables users to adjust their screen resolution from the menubar.
Pros
- + Quick access to resolution settings from the menubar
- + Useful for users needing frequent resolution changes
- + Lightweight and simple interface
Cons
- - No auto-updates or recent development activity
- - Lacks support for newer macOS features
BetterDisplay
BetterDisplay is a powerful display management tool for macOS, offering features like HiDPI scaling, brightness adjustments, and virtual screens. It's ideal for users with multiple monitors or those needing advanced display configurations.
Manages display settings and configurations on macOS devices.
Pros
- + Advanced display management features
- + Active development and community support
- + Highly customizable settings
Cons
- - Some open issues and bugs
- - Occasional compatibility problems with macOS updates