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BestRes vs Displays
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BestRes
6.0Quickly change your screen resolution from the menubar
Displays
8.0Monitor resolution and settings manager
| Metric | BestRes | Displays |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 20 |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 56 |
| 365-day Installs | 28 | 240 |
| Version | 1.0,100,1426778671 | 1.9.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 93 |
| GitHub Forks | — | 28 |
| Open Issues | — | 4 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 9mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 27, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
Displays
Displays is a comprehensive tool for managing monitor resolution and settings, particularly useful for users with multiple monitors or those needing precise adjustments. Its unique features include advanced settings management and an intuitive user interface.
Displays allows users to manage monitor resolution and settings effectively.
Pros
- + Supports multiple monitors for versatile setup management.
- + Intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy adjustments.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates.
Cons
- - Some technical challenges remain, as indicated by open GitHub issues.
- - Limited community support and discussion.