Blurred vs MonitorControl
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Blurred
7.0Utility to dim background/inactive content in the screen
MonitorControl
8.5Tool to control external monitor brightness & volume
| Metric | Blurred | MonitorControl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 35 | 2.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 91 | 8.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 318 | 30.2K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 4.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.0K | 32.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 37 | 938 |
| Open Issues | 25 | 18 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 22, 2020 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Blurred
Blurred is a macOS utility that helps reduce distractions by dimming inactive windows, allowing users to focus better on their tasks. It's particularly useful for those who work in environments with multiple open applications or windows. The app offers customizable blur settings, making it a versatile tool for enhancing productivity.
Blurred dims the background or inactive content on the screen to help users concentrate on the active window.
Pros
- + Reduces distractions by dimming inactive windows
- + Improves focus on the task at hand
- + Customizable blur settings for personal preference
Cons
- - No auto-updates, requiring manual checks for updates
- - Open issues such as inability to blur Finder windows and conflicts with webcam usage remain unresolved
MonitorControl
MonitorControl is a macOS app that allows users to control external monitor brightness and volume, providing a seamless experience as if using a native Apple display. It supports keyboard shortcuts and displays native macOS OSDs, making it a must-have for users with external monitors.
Controls brightness and volume of external monitors using keyboard shortcuts or custom commands, displaying native macOS OSDs.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS, providing a native experience.
- + Supports multiple monitors and customizable shortcuts.
- + Actively maintained with a strong community and regular updates.
- + Free and open-source under MIT license.
- + Strong community support and responsive developers.
Cons
- - Some compatibility issues with older macOS versions or specific hardware, though resolved.
- - Limited to macOS, requiring different solutions for other platforms.