Brightness Sync vs BetterDisplay
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Brightness Sync
6.0Utility to synchronise the brightness of LG UltraFine display(s)
BetterDisplay
8.0Display management tool
| Metric | Brightness Sync | BetterDisplay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 8.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 15 | 25.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 54 | 74.0K |
| Version | 2.3.2 | 4.2.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 153 | 30.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 556 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 174 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 31, 2020 | Jun 22, 2022 |
Reviews
Brightness Sync
Brightness Sync is a utility designed to synchronize the brightness levels of LG UltraFine displays with the built-in display of a Mac. It automatically adjusts the external monitor's brightness to match the Mac's display, making it ideal for users with multiple monitors, especially LG UltraFine models.
Synchronizes brightness between LG UltraFine displays and the Mac's built-in display.
Pros
- + Specific support for LG UltraFine displays
- + Automatic brightness synchronization
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community engagement
- - Niche use case
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