BlurScreen vs Deskreen
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BlurScreen
5.0Blur any part of your screen
Deskreen
8.0Turns any device with a web browser into a secondary screen
| Metric | BlurScreen | Deskreen |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 93 |
| 90-day Installs | 7 | 302 |
| 365-day Installs | 25 | 963 |
| Version | 1.0 | 3.2.15 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | - | 20.3K |
| GitHub Forks | - | 1.1K |
| Open Issues | - | 20 |
| License | — | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 29, 2022 | Feb 4, 2021 |
Reviews
BlurScreen
BlurScreen allows users to blur any part of their screen, providing a simple yet effective way to hide sensitive information. Ideal for professionals who frequently share screens, it offers a quick privacy solution without complex setup.
BlurScreen blurs selected areas of the screen to hide sensitive information.
Pros
- + Enhances privacy during screen sharing
- + Intuitive and easy to use interface
- + Automatic updates for the latest features
Cons
- - Lack of community support and contributions
- - Limited additional features beyond blurring
Deskreen
Deskreen allows users to turn any device with a web browser into a secondary screen, offering a unique solution for extending desktop displays. Its open-source nature and cross-platform support make it appealing to developers and productivity-focused users.
Deskreen enables any web browser-enabled device to function as an additional screen for your computer.
Pros
- + Open-source with a strong community backing
- + Cross-platform support and flexibility
- + High community interest and active development
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Some users report technical limitations