Brightness Sync vs Lunar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Brightness Sync
6.0Utility to synchronise the brightness of LG UltraFine display(s)
Lunar
8.0Adaptive brightness for external displays
| Metric | Brightness Sync | Lunar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 968 |
| 90-day Installs | 15 | 2.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 54 | 10.9K |
| Version | 2.3.2 | 6.10.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 153 | 5.5K |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 134 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 5 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1mo 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
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