Color Oracle vs Stillcolor
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Color Oracle
8.0Stillcolor
8.0Tool to disable temporal dithering on Apple Silicon Macs
| Metric | Color Oracle | Stillcolor |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 9 | 115 |
| 90-day Installs | 24 | 375 |
| 365-day Installs | 91 | 957 |
| Version | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 129 | 1.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 14 | 33 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 14 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Dec 1, 2013 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Reviews
Color Oracle
Color Oracle is a unique open-source tool for simulating color vision deficiencies, helping designers and developers ensure their work is accessible to individuals with color blindness. It provides a visual representation of how colors appear to those with various types of color vision impairments.
Simulates how colors appear to people with different types of color vision deficiencies.
Pros
- + Open-source and freely available for multiple platforms (Mac, Linux, Windows)
- + Helps ensure design accessibility for individuals with color vision impairments
- + Simple and effective tool for testing color schemes
Cons
- - Does not auto-update, requiring manual checks for new versions
- - Some compatibility issues with newer operating systems
Stillcolor
Stillcolor is a lightweight menu bar app designed to reduce eye strain by disabling temporal dithering on Apple Silicon Macs. It offers a simple yet effective solution for users seeking better visual comfort.
Disables temporal dithering on Apple Silicon Macs through an easy-to-use menu bar interface.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Easily accessible via the menu bar
- + Open-source with a strong GitHub following
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with Monterey still exist