Brightness Sync vs Vivid
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Brightness Sync
6.0Utility to synchronise the brightness of LG UltraFine display(s)
Vivid
7.0Adaptive brightness for displays
| Metric | Brightness Sync | Vivid |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 42 |
| 90-day Installs | 15 | 102 |
| 365-day Installs | 54 | 352 |
| Version | 2.3.2 | 2.18.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 153 | 2.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 16 | 99 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 24 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 31, 2020 | Apr 18, 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
Vivid
Vivid offers adaptive brightness control for macOS displays, automatically adjusting based on ambient light and usage. It benefits users seeking seamless brightness management without manual adjustments.
Automatically adjusts display brightness based on ambient light and usage patterns.
Pros
- + Provides automatic brightness adjustments for user convenience.
- + Helps reduce eye strain by adapting to lighting conditions.
- + Possibly offers customization options for brightness settings.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Limited installs suggest it may not be widely adopted.