BestRes vs Lunar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BestRes
6.0Quickly change your screen resolution from the menubar
Lunar
8.0Adaptive brightness for external displays
| Metric | BestRes | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 954 |
| 90-day Installs | 3 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 28 | 10.9K |
| Version | 1.0,100,1426778671 | 6.10.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 134 |
| Open Issues | — | 5 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo 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
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