Brooklyn vs XScreenSaver
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Brooklyn
8.0Screen saver based on animations presented during Apple Special Event Brooklyn
XScreenSaver
8.0Screen savers
| Metric | Brooklyn | XScreenSaver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 26 | 40 |
| 90-day Installs | 744 | 129 |
| 365-day Installs | 6.0K | 492 |
| Version | 2.1.0 | 6.15 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.6K | 273 |
| GitHub Forks | 267 | 79 |
| Open Issues | 29 | 22 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 4, 2018 | Jun 18, 2014 |
Reviews
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a visually appealing macOS screensaver inspired by Apple's 2018 Special Event in Brooklyn. It features smooth animations and transitions, perfect for users who appreciate aesthetics and nostalgia.
Brooklyn recreates the animations presented during Apple's 2018 Special Event in Brooklyn as a screensaver.
Pros
- + Visually stunning and smooth animations
- + Nostalgic appeal for Apple event enthusiasts
- + Open-source and free to use
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited customization options
XScreenSaver
XScreenSaver offers a wide variety of customizable screen savers with a retro and creative flair, making it a favorite for users who enjoy unique visual effects. It has been a staple in the open-source community for years.
XScreenSaver provides a collection of screen savers for macOS, offering various visual effects and animations.
Pros
- + Extensive library of screen savers
- + Customizable settings for each saver
- + Open-source and community-driven
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some input-related bugs reported