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DarkModeBuddy vs OnlySwitch

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

DarkModeBuddy

7.5
Utilities

Automatically switch between light and dark modes based on ambient light sensor

OnlySwitch

8.0
Utilities

System and utility switches

Metric DarkModeBuddy OnlySwitch
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 8.0
30-day Installs 12 343
90-day Installs 35 1.2K
365-day Installs 131 7.8K
Version 1.2,13 2.6.7
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 559 5.5K
GitHub Forks 25 232
Open Issues 1 55
License BSD-2-Clause MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Apr 16, 2024 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

DarkModeBuddy

DarkModeBuddy automatically switches between light and dark modes based on ambient light, offering a seamless and adaptive user experience. Key features include automatic mode switching, compatibility with macOS, and energy efficiency. Ideal for users who prefer their interface to adapt to surrounding light conditions.

Automatically switches macOS system themes based on ambient light sensor input.

Pros

  • + Automatically adjusts system theme based on ambient light
  • + Compatible with macOS and integrates with system settings
  • + Energy-efficient as it relies on existing hardware sensors
  • + Open-source with a permissive BSD-2-Clause license

Cons

  • - Limited customization options for light sensitivity thresholds
  • - Minimal community support and discussion

OnlySwitch

OnlySwitch is a versatile menu bar app offering system tweaks like hiding the MacBook notch, dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration. It benefits users seeking quick access to system settings.

OnlySwitch provides a menu bar interface for system settings and utility switches.

Pros

  • + All-in-one design for system tweaks
  • + Unique MacBook notch hiding feature
  • + Dark mode, AirPods, and Shortcuts integration
  • + Auto-updates

Cons

  • - Past stability issues with macOS updates
  • - Some users may find features overwhelming