Brightness Sync vs Displays
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Brightness Sync
6.0Utility to synchronise the brightness of LG UltraFine display(s)
Displays
8.0Monitor resolution and settings manager
| Metric | Brightness Sync | Displays |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 7 |
| 90-day Installs | 9 | 27 |
| 365-day Installs | 52 | 198 |
| Version | 2.3.2 | 1.9.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 153 | 93 |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 28 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 4 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Mar 31, 2020 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
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.