Brightness Sync vs MonitorControl
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Brightness Sync
6.0Utility to synchronise the brightness of LG UltraFine display(s)
MonitorControl
8.5Tool to control external monitor brightness & volume
| Metric | Brightness Sync | MonitorControl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 2.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 15 | 8.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 54 | 30.2K |
| Version | 2.3.2 | 4.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 153 | 32.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 938 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 18 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 2mo 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
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.