Brightness Sync vs Stats
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Brightness Sync
6.0Utility to synchronise the brightness of LG UltraFine display(s)
Stats
8.0System monitor for the menu bar
| Metric | Brightness Sync | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 14.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 15 | 40.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 54 | 122.1K |
| Version | 2.3.2 | 2.12.13 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 153 | 36.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 1.2K |
| Open Issues | 3 | 25 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 31, 2020 | Jun 23, 2020 |
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
Stats
Stats is a sleek macOS menu bar system monitor that provides real-time insights into CPU, memory, disk, and network usage. Its customizable interface and ability to display multiple metrics make it ideal for tech-savvy users who want quick access to system statistics without launching additional apps.
Monitors and displays system statistics such as CPU, memory, disk, and network usage in the menu bar.
Pros
- + Convenient menu bar integration for quick access to system stats
- + Real-time monitoring of multiple system metrics
- + Customizable interface allows users to display preferred statistics
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
- + Available across multiple platforms
Cons
- - Has experienced past stability issues, though these are now resolved
- - Limited customization options for some users